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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 100,702 miles on the clock, averaging 6,919 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 LRL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,702 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,919 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | RA52 LRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 LRL
What car is RA52 LRL?
RA52 LRL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA52 LRL?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 LRL was 100,702 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 LRL passed its MOT?
RA52 LRL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2016.
Is RA52 LRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 LRL 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 LRL?
RA52 LRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.