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RF02 SUV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 95,885 miles on the clock, averaging 5,709 miles per year, 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 RF02 SUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,709

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,862
Average per year5,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 SUV 21k39k58k77k96k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage88,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,023 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage87,217 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage80,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,960 miles
Since last MOT+660 miles
PASS
Mileage80,300 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage75,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage69,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage64,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage59,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage54,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage48,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,114 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage32,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,694 miles
PASS
Mileage20,680 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

RegistrationRF02 SUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 SUV

What car is RF02 SUV?

RF02 SUV is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 SUV?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 SUV was 95,885 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 SUV passed its MOT?

RF02 SUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2019.

Is RF02 SUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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