Vehicle summary
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 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 114,145 miles on the clock, averaging 5,509 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 MW02 RTX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 5,509 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MW02 RTX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MW02 RTX
What car is MW02 RTX?
MW02 RTX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MW02 RTX?
The last recorded mileage for MW02 RTX was 114,145 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW02 RTX passed its MOT?
MW02 RTX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.
Is MW02 RTX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW02 RTX 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 MW02 RTX?
MW02 RTX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.