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RE52 XOX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 88,157 miles on the clock, averaging 3,869 miles per year, well below 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 XOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,869

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 reading88,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,946
Average per year3,869
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 XOX 19k36k54k71k88k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage85,211 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,207 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage82,453 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,441 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage82,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage81,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage70,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage67,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage64,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage62,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage59,728 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage53,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,406 miles
PASS
Mileage50,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,170 miles
PASS
Mileage47,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage41,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage33,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage27,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage19,006 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 XOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 XOX

What car is RE52 XOX?

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

What is the mileage of RE52 XOX?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 XOX was 88,157 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 XOX passed its MOT?

RE52 XOX has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2024.

Is RE52 XOX ULEZ compliant?

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

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