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RJ02 HXM

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 168,976 miles on the clock, averaging 12,104 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 HXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,104

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,976 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 HXM 30k65k99k134k169k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage164,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage159,422 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage155,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage147,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,829 miles
PASS
Mileage132,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,116 miles
Since last MOT+18,636 miles
PASS
Mileage113,480 miles
Since last MOT+20,280 miles
PASS
Mileage93,200 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,965 miles
Since last MOT+24,583 miles
PASS
Mileage68,382 miles
Since last MOT+20,514 miles
PASS
Mileage47,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage39,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage29,754 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

RegistrationRJ02 HXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 HXM

What car is RJ02 HXM?

RJ02 HXM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 HXM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 HXM was 168,976 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 HXM passed its MOT?

RJ02 HXM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.

Is RJ02 HXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 HXM 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 RJ02 HXM?

RJ02 HXM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.