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RJ02 YFZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 139,020 miles on the clock, averaging 6,396 miles per year, 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 RJ02 YFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,396

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 YFZ 40k65k90k114k139k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage134,324 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,197 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage131,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage124,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage118,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage114,822 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,819 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage102,779 miles
Since last MOT+16,216 miles
PASS
Mileage86,563 miles
Since last MOT+13,263 miles
PASS
Mileage73,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,300 miles
Since last MOT+12,156 miles
PASS
Mileage61,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage54,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage50,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage45,211 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage40,309 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 YFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 YFZ

What car is RJ02 YFZ?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 YFZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 YFZ was 139,020 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 YFZ passed its MOT?

RJ02 YFZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is RJ02 YFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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