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RF52 DHL

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 141,432 miles on the clock, averaging 8,391 miles per year, around 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 DHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,391

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,432 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 DHL 24k53k82k112k141k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,432 miles
Since last MOT+11,910 miles
PASS
Mileage129,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage122,921 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage116,071 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage110,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage105,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage94,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage84,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage81,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage72,822 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,821 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage64,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage55,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,932 miles
Since last MOT+16,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage39,683 miles
Since last MOT+16,183 miles
PASS
Mileage23,500 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 DHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 DHL

What car is RF52 DHL?

RF52 DHL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 DHL?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 DHL was 141,432 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 DHL passed its MOT?

RF52 DHL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2021.

Is RF52 DHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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