Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 102,958 miles on the clock, averaging 7,186 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for EA52 CGU
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,958 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,186 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA52 CGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EA52 CGU
What car is EA52 CGU?
EA52 CGU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EA52 CGU?
The last recorded mileage for EA52 CGU was 102,958 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA52 CGU passed its MOT?
EA52 CGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.
Is EA52 CGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA52 CGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EA52 CGU?
EA52 CGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.