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EF52 CKJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 102,470 miles on the clock, averaging 4,505 miles per year, well 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 EF52 CKJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,562
Average per year4,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF52 CKJ 15k37k59k81k102k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage99,908 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,905 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
PASS
Mileage99,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage92,640 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,609 miles
Since last MOT+13,522 miles
PASS
Mileage79,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,087 miles
Since last MOT+17,912 miles
PASS
Mileage61,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage56,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage53,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage49,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage46,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage42,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage38,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage33,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage28,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage24,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage19,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage15,045 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

RegistrationEF52 CKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EF52 CKJ

What car is EF52 CKJ?

EF52 CKJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF52 CKJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF52 CKJ was 102,470 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF52 CKJ passed its MOT?

EF52 CKJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is EF52 CKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF52 CKJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF52 CKJ?

EF52 CKJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.