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RE52 TVZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 135,065 miles on the clock, averaging 7,403 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RE52 TVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,403

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,896
Average per year7,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 TVZ 34k59k85k110k135k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,896 miles
PASS
Mileage124,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage115,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage110,134 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage106,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage103,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,631 miles
Since last MOT+13,796 miles
PASS
Mileage84,835 miles
Since last MOT+15,988 miles
PASS
Mileage68,847 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,399 miles
PASS
Mileage55,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage42,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage37,190 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage34,239 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 TVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 TVZ

What car is RE52 TVZ?

RE52 TVZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE52 TVZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 TVZ was 135,065 miles, recorded on 6 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 TVZ passed its MOT?

RE52 TVZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2020.

Is RE52 TVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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