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RF02 VUL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 136,694 miles on the clock, averaging 8,942 miles per year, around 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 VUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,942

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,694 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,092
Average per year8,942
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 VUL 48k70k92k115k137k '06'16'10

Check RF02 VUL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage132,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage129,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage127,181 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage124,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage115,880 miles
Since last MOT+16,244 miles
PASS
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,636 miles
Since last MOT+14,612 miles
PASS
Mileage85,024 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,892 miles
Since last MOT+13,393 miles
PASS
Mileage71,499 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,261 miles
Since last MOT+11,793 miles
PASS
Mileage59,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage47,949 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 VUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 VUL

What car is RF02 VUL?

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

What is the mileage of RF02 VUL?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 VUL was 136,694 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 VUL passed its MOT?

RF02 VUL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.

Is RF02 VUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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