Vehicle summary
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 79,967 miles on the clock, averaging 7,352 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 NLE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,967 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,962 |
| Average per year | 7,352 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RF52 NLE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RF52 NLE
What car is RF52 NLE?
RF52 NLE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF52 NLE?
The last recorded mileage for RF52 NLE was 79,967 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF52 NLE passed its MOT?
RF52 NLE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jun 2012.
Is RF52 NLE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 NLE 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 NLE?
RF52 NLE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.