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RE02 XRZ

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 143,570 miles on the clock, averaging 7,194 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 RE02 XRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,194

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE02 XRZ 32k60k88k116k144k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,570 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage133,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage131,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage124,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage121,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage118,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage113,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,368 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,172 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
PASS
Mileage113,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,118 miles
Since last MOT+42,411 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage66,770 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage60,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage56,673 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage52,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage46,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage40,068 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage31,823 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

RegistrationRE02 XRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RE02 XRZ

What car is RE02 XRZ?

RE02 XRZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE02 XRZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE02 XRZ was 143,570 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE02 XRZ passed its MOT?

RE02 XRZ has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.

Is RE02 XRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE02 XRZ 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 RE02 XRZ?

RE02 XRZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.