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RF02 VLE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 66,478 miles on the clock, averaging 3,302 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 VLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,302

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 reading66,478 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 VLE 32k40k49k58k66k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,478 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage66,327 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,200 miles
PASS
Mileage64,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage61,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,293 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage60,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage58,760 miles
Since last MOT+900 miles
PASS
Mileage57,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage56,255 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,236 miles
Since last MOT+12,128 miles
PASS
Mileage44,108 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,957 miles
PASS
Mileage33,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage31,804 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 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 VLE

What car is RF02 VLE?

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

What is the mileage of RF02 VLE?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 VLE was 66,478 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 VLE passed its MOT?

RF02 VLE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2017.

Is RF02 VLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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