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RL02 ATF

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 85,150 miles on the clock, averaging 7,016 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 RL02 ATF

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,016

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,150 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 ATF 15k33k50k68k85k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,974 miles
PASS
Mileage74,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage65,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage55,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage47,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage37,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage28,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage17,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage15,078 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

RegistrationRL02 ATF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 ATF

What car is RL02 ATF?

RL02 ATF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 ATF?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 ATF was 85,150 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 ATF passed its MOT?

RL02 ATF has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2016.

Is RL02 ATF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 ATF 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 RL02 ATF?

RL02 ATF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.