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RG02 JZL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 37,236 miles on the clock, averaging 1,712 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 RG02 JZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,712

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,241
Average per year1,712
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG02 JZL 15k21k26k32k37k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage35,995 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,561 miles
PASS
Mileage34,432 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage32,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage30,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,874 miles
PASS
Mileage28,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage25,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,839 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage25,345 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
PASS
Mileage24,644 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
PASS
Mileage24,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
PASS
Mileage23,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage18,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage15,000 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

RegistrationRG02 JZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RG02 JZL

What car is RG02 JZL?

RG02 JZL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RG02 JZL?

The last recorded mileage for RG02 JZL was 37,236 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG02 JZL passed its MOT?

RG02 JZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2019.

Is RG02 JZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG02 JZL 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 RG02 JZL?

RG02 JZL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.