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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 165,554 miles on the clock, averaging 8,783 miles per year, around 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 XTG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,554 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,783 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | RE02 XTG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RE02 XTG
What car is RE02 XTG?
RE02 XTG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RE02 XTG?
The last recorded mileage for RE02 XTG was 165,554 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE02 XTG passed its MOT?
RE02 XTG has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2020.
Is RE02 XTG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE02 XTG 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 XTG?
RE02 XTG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.