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PE52 CSU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 112,397 miles on the clock, averaging 6,475 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 PE52 CSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,475

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

Below average
Latest reading112,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,106
Average per year6,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 CSU 21k44k67k89k112k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage109,291 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage102,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage98,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage93,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage89,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,997 miles
PASS
Mileage86,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage81,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage76,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage69,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage61,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage53,471 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOT+13,610 miles
PASS
Mileage32,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage20,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,669 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

RegistrationPE52 CSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 CSU

What car is PE52 CSU?

PE52 CSU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 CSU?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 CSU was 112,397 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 CSU passed its MOT?

PE52 CSU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2020.

Is PE52 CSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 CSU 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 PE52 CSU?

PE52 CSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.