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RA02 UDO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 78,225 miles on the clock, averaging 7,897 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RA02 UDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,897

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading78,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,403
Average per year7,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA02 UDO 24k37k51k65k78k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage67,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage60,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage58,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage49,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage39,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage31,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,721 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 UDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 UDO

What car is RA02 UDO?

RA02 UDO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 UDO?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 UDO was 78,225 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 UDO passed its MOT?

RA02 UDO has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Apr 2012.

Is RA02 UDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 UDO 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 RA02 UDO?

RA02 UDO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.