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RJ02 VJA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 116,703 miles on the clock, averaging 4,769 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 RJ02 VJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,769

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 reading116,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,233
Average per year4,769
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 VJA 30k52k73k95k117k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,703 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
PASS
Mileage104,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage100,629 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage96,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,141 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage90,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage83,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage79,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage74,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage70,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage58,196 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage52,464 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage47,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage41,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage35,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage29,978 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

RegistrationRJ02 VJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 VJA

What car is RJ02 VJA?

RJ02 VJA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 VJA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 VJA was 116,703 miles, recorded on 16 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 VJA passed its MOT?

RJ02 VJA has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2024.

Is RJ02 VJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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