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RF52 DGY

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 106,678 miles on the clock, averaging 7,292 miles per year, 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 RF52 DGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,292

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 reading106,678 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 DGY 36k54k71k89k107k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage102,307 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage91,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage86,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
PASS
Mileage83,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,764 miles
Since last MOT+17,386 miles
PASS
Mileage62,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,615 miles
Since last MOT+13,365 miles
PASS
Mileage36,250 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,248 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

RegistrationRF52 DGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 DGY

What car is RF52 DGY?

RF52 DGY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 DGY?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 DGY was 106,678 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 DGY passed its MOT?

RF52 DGY has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2015.

Is RF52 DGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 DGY 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 RF52 DGY?

RF52 DGY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.