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RA52 HMX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 76,609 miles on the clock, averaging 5,060 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 RA52 HMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,286
Average per year5,060
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA52 HMX 35k45k56k66k77k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage72,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage68,505 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage63,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage52,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage40,806 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage34,663 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 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 HMX

What car is RA52 HMX?

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

What is the mileage of RA52 HMX?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 HMX was 76,609 miles, recorded on 8 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 HMX passed its MOT?

RA52 HMX has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2015.

Is RA52 HMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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