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RF52 UJB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 81,034 miles on the clock, averaging 3,640 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 UJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,640

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,033
Average per year3,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 UJB 9k27k45k63k81k '05'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage77,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage74,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage71,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage68,711 miles
Since last MOT+17,028 miles
PASS
Mileage51,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,629 miles
PASS
Mileage42,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage36,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage30,918 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage26,127 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
PASS
Mileage25,406 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage25,376 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,940 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage24,215 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage23,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage21,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage18,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage14,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage11,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage9,121 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 UJB

What car is RF52 UJB?

RF52 UJB is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF52 UJB?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 UJB was 81,034 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 UJB passed its MOT?

RF52 UJB has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is RF52 UJB ULEZ compliant?

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

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