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RE52 HTF

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 134,066 miles on the clock, averaging 10,241 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RE52 HTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,241

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,066 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,640
Average per year10,241
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE52 HTF 37k62k86k110k134k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage126,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage110,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,299 miles
Since last MOT+12,795 miles
PASS
Mileage97,504 miles
Since last MOT+12,849 miles
PASS
Mileage84,655 miles
Since last MOT+13,880 miles
PASS
Mileage70,775 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,713 miles
Since last MOT+11,148 miles
PASS
Mileage59,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage50,551 miles
Since last MOT+13,102 miles
PASS
Mileage37,449 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

RegistrationRE52 HTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 HTF

What car is RE52 HTF?

RE52 HTF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE52 HTF?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 HTF was 134,066 miles, recorded on 4 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 HTF passed its MOT?

RE52 HTF has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 4 May 2016.

Is RE52 HTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 HTF 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 RE52 HTF?

RE52 HTF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.