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MV02 RNJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 57,765 miles on the clock, averaging 6,520 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 MV02 RNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,520

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 reading57,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV02 RNJ 19k28k38k48k58k '06'12'09

Check MV02 RNJ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,765 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,764 miles
Since last MOT+14,085 miles
PASS
Mileage43,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage34,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage30,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage25,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage18,636 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

RegistrationMV02 RNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MV02 RNJ

What car is MV02 RNJ?

MV02 RNJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MV02 RNJ?

The last recorded mileage for MV02 RNJ was 57,765 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV02 RNJ passed its MOT?

MV02 RNJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2012.

Is MV02 RNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV02 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 MV02 RNJ?

MV02 RNJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.