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RF02 OFT

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 54,440 miles on the clock, averaging 2,247 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 OFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,440 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 OFT 17k26k36k45k54k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage48,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage44,830 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage36,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage34,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage29,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage23,397 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage19,577 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage19,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage19,569 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,457 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
PASS
Mileage19,317 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
PASS
Mileage19,127 miles
Since last MOT+10,153 miles
PASS
Mileage8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage18,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage16,894 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 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 OFT

What car is RF02 OFT?

RF02 OFT is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 OFT?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 OFT was 54,440 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 OFT passed its MOT?

RF02 OFT has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2023.

Is RF02 OFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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