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RF52 MRY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 13 (52% pass rate). It has 124,235 miles on the clock, averaging 7,088 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 MRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
52%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,088

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year7,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 MRY 19k46k72k98k124k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,235 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,194 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,181 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,171 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage120,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage115,086 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage106,284 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,252 miles
PASS
Mileage106,415 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,971 miles
Since last MOT+10,032 miles
PASS
Mileage95,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage85,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage76,980 miles
Since last MOT+9,413 miles
PASS
Mileage67,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage56,710 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage46,534 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,526 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage35,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage30,574 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage26,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,478 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 MRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 MRY

What car is RF52 MRY?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 MRY?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 MRY was 124,235 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 MRY passed its MOT?

RF52 MRY has had 27 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (14 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is RF52 MRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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