Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 91,820 miles on the clock, averaging 5,814 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 RK02 BUW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,820 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,814 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RK02 BUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RK02 BUW
What car is RK02 BUW?
RK02 BUW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RK02 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for RK02 BUW was 91,820 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK02 BUW passed its MOT?
RK02 BUW has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2018.
Is RK02 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK02 BUW 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 RK02 BUW?
RK02 BUW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.