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RA52 AXW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 25,762 miles on the clock, averaging 1,123 miles per year, well 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 RA52 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
25,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,123

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

Low mileage
Latest reading25,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year160
Average per year1,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 AXW 5k11k16k21k26k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage25,762 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
PASS
Mileage25,602 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,594 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage25,249 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
PASS
Mileage25,206 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage25,120 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,119 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
PASS
Mileage24,752 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage23,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,537 miles
PASS
Mileage22,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
PASS
Mileage20,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage19,931 miles
Since last MOT+914 miles
PASS
Mileage19,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,961 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage16,789 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage15,899 miles
Since last MOT+1,294 miles
PASS
Mileage14,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage12,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage9,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage7,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage5,460 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

RegistrationRA52 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 AXW

What car is RA52 AXW?

RA52 AXW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA52 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 AXW was 25,762 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 AXW passed its MOT?

RA52 AXW has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.

Is RA52 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 AXW 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 RA52 AXW?

RA52 AXW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.