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RA52 LRU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 165,591 miles on the clock, averaging 6,579 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 LRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,591
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,579

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,591 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,579
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 LRU 41k72k103k134k166k '05'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,591 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage163,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage162,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage160,366 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage158,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage156,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage154,016 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage151,846 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage147,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage139,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
PASS
Mileage128,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage122,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage117,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage105,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
PASS
Mileage95,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,966 miles
PASS
Mileage82,686 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage69,529 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,445 miles
Since last MOT+13,997 miles
PASS
Mileage55,448 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,423 miles
PASS
Mileage41,021 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 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 LRU

What car is RA52 LRU?

RA52 LRU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA52 LRU?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 LRU was 165,591 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 LRU passed its MOT?

RA52 LRU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2024.

Is RA52 LRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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