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RE52 TVY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 114,152 miles on the clock, averaging 5,585 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 RE52 TVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,585

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

Below average
Latest reading114,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,403
Average per year5,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 TVY 24k47k69k92k114k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage110,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage108,708 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage103,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage98,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage95,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage91,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage86,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage80,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage75,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage69,361 miles
Since last MOT+11,770 miles
PASS
Mileage57,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage48,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,898 miles
PASS
Mileage39,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage31,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage24,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,245 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 TVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 TVY

What car is RE52 TVY?

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

What is the mileage of RE52 TVY?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 TVY was 114,152 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 TVY passed its MOT?

RE52 TVY has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.

Is RE52 TVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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