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AK52 RNA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 117,144 miles on the clock, averaging 5,038 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 AK52 RNA

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,038

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 reading117,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 RNA 22k46k70k93k117k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,144 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,143 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,095 miles
Since last MOT+439 miles
PASS
Mileage116,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage108,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,808 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
PASS
Mileage108,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage99,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage91,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage85,597 miles
Since last MOT+12,486 miles
PASS
Mileage73,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage65,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage61,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage56,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage52,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage47,102 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage42,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage36,767 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage31,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage26,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage22,215 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

RegistrationAK52 RNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 RNA

What car is AK52 RNA?

AK52 RNA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AK52 RNA?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 RNA was 117,144 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 RNA passed its MOT?

AK52 RNA has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.

Is AK52 RNA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 RNA 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 AK52 RNA?

AK52 RNA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.