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RF52 DUA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 90,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,851 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 DUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,851

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,612
Average per year5,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 DUA 15k34k53k71k90k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage90,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage85,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage81,478 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,474 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage73,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage69,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage65,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage58,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage53,066 miles
Since last MOT+45,728 miles
PASS
Mileage7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage40,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage34,110 miles
Since last MOT+9,024 miles
PASS
Mileage25,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage19,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage14,806 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 DUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 DUA

What car is RF52 DUA?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 DUA?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 DUA was 90,269 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 DUA passed its MOT?

RF52 DUA has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2018.

Is RF52 DUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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