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AK52 RNJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 130,913 miles on the clock, averaging 6,588 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 RNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,588

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 reading130,913 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 RNJ 55k74k93k112k131k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,913 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,905 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage121,339 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage117,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage112,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage108,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage106,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage101,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,096 miles
Since last MOT+12,380 miles
PASS
Mileage88,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage81,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage74,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage68,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage66,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage54,628 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 RNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 RNJ

What car is AK52 RNJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 RNJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 RNJ was 130,913 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 RNJ passed its MOT?

AK52 RNJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2018.

Is AK52 RNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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