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RK02 VDD

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 147,941 miles on the clock, averaging 7,310 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 VDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,941
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
7,310

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,941 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 VDD 34k62k91k119k148k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage146,016 miles
Since last MOT+726 miles
PASS
Mileage145,290 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,305 miles
PASS
Mileage137,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage132,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage129,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage120,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,928 miles
Since last MOT+14,808 miles
PASS
Mileage106,120 miles
Since last MOT+18,464 miles
PASS
Mileage87,656 miles
Since last MOT+20,381 miles
PASS
Mileage67,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,395 miles
PASS
Mileage56,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,880 miles
Since last MOT+10,219 miles
PASS
Mileage46,661 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,907 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

RegistrationRK02 VDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 VDD

What car is RK02 VDD?

RK02 VDD is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RK02 VDD?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 VDD was 147,941 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 VDD passed its MOT?

RK02 VDD has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2021.

Is RK02 VDD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK02 VDD 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 VDD?

RK02 VDD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.