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EA52 CGZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 121,337 miles on the clock, averaging 6,179 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 CGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,179

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,007
Average per year6,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA52 CGZ 20k46k71k96k121k '05'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage116,330 miles
Since last MOT+1,269 miles
PASS
Mileage115,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage111,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage106,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage99,972 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage89,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,217 miles
PASS
Mileage79,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage72,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage68,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage62,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage57,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage52,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage46,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage40,758 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,737 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage29,380 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage20,451 miles

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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

RegistrationEA52 CGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EA52 CGZ

What car is EA52 CGZ?

EA52 CGZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA52 CGZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA52 CGZ was 121,337 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA52 CGZ passed its MOT?

EA52 CGZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2022.

Is EA52 CGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA52 CGZ 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 CGZ?

EA52 CGZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.