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RF02 FHW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 70,902 miles on the clock, averaging 4,075 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 RF02 FHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,075

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,902 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 FHW 26k37k48k60k71k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage66,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage59,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage56,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage51,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage45,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage43,480 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage40,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage35,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage30,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage25,926 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

RegistrationRF02 FHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 FHW

What car is RF02 FHW?

RF02 FHW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 FHW?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 FHW was 70,902 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 FHW passed its MOT?

RF02 FHW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2017.

Is RF02 FHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 FHW 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 RF02 FHW?

RF02 FHW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.