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RF52 VFR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 65,242 miles on the clock, averaging 3,183 miles per year, well 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 VFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,242
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,183

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,213
Average per year3,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 VFR 24k34k45k55k65k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage63,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage60,551 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage57,889 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage55,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage50,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage46,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage42,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage38,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage31,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage27,693 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,352 miles
PASS
Mileage23,824 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage23,822 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 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 VFR

What car is RF52 VFR?

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

What is the mileage of RF52 VFR?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 VFR was 65,242 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 VFR passed its MOT?

RF52 VFR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2019.

Is RF52 VFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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