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RE52 VHT

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 91,304 miles on the clock, averaging 4,721 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 VHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,721

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,304 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,721
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 VHT 18k37k55k73k91k '06'21'12

Check RE52 VHT

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage87,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage86,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage81,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage77,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage70,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage65,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage60,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage55,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage51,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage50,176 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage42,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage35,447 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,441 miles
Since last MOT+17,005 miles
PASS
Mileage18,436 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 VHT
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 VHT

What car is RE52 VHT?

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

What is the mileage of RE52 VHT?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 VHT was 91,304 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 VHT passed its MOT?

RE52 VHT has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2021.

Is RE52 VHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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