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RA02 ULO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 164,691 miles on the clock, averaging 6,592 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 RA02 ULO

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,592

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 reading164,691 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA02 ULO 71k94k118k141k165k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage160,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage151,908 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage143,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage140,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage135,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage128,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage122,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage117,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage109,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage102,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,915 miles
PASS
Mileage94,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage89,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,043 miles
PASS
Mileage80,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage70,587 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

RegistrationRA02 ULO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 ULO

What car is RA02 ULO?

RA02 ULO is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 ULO?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 ULO was 164,691 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 ULO passed its MOT?

RA02 ULO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2020.

Is RA02 ULO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 ULO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA02 ULO?

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