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RF52 UXW

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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 79,543 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RF52 UXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading79,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 UXW 97k97k97k97k97k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage76,592 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,590 miles
PASS
Mileage106,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,725 miles
Since last MOT+35,873 miles
PASS
Mileage70,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,131 miles
PASS
Mileage67,721 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage64,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage59,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage54,859 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage48,104 miles
PASS
Mileage107,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage98,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,111 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 UXW
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 UXW

What car is RF52 UXW?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 UXW?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 UXW was 79,543 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 UXW passed its MOT?

RF52 UXW has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2016.

Is RF52 UXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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