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RE52 NUM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 118,463 miles on the clock, averaging 4,853 miles per year, well 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 RE52 NUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,853

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

Low mileage
Latest reading118,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,577
Average per year4,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 NUM 29k51k74k96k118k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage111,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage104,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage100,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage96,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage94,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage85,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,402 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,139 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage68,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage62,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage59,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage55,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage50,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage45,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage39,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage34,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage30,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage28,641 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 NUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 NUM

What car is RE52 NUM?

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

What is the mileage of RE52 NUM?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 NUM was 118,463 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 NUM passed its MOT?

RE52 NUM has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2024.

Is RE52 NUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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