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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 125,438 miles on the clock, averaging 4,679 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 NUP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 125,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 4,679 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 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 | RE52 NUP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RE52 NUP
What car is RE52 NUP?
RE52 NUP is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RE52 NUP?
The last recorded mileage for RE52 NUP was 125,438 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE52 NUP passed its MOT?
RE52 NUP has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.
Is RE52 NUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 NUP 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 NUP?
RE52 NUP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.