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RL02 ATY

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 117,124 miles on the clock, averaging 4,975 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 RL02 ATY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,975

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 reading117,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year4,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 ATY 31k52k74k96k117k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,124 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,188 miles
PASS
Mileage107,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,891 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage95,198 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage87,792 miles
Since last MOT+523 miles
PASS
Mileage87,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage85,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage83,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage79,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage74,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage68,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage62,568 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage56,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage52,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage47,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage43,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage40,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage35,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage30,664 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

RegistrationRL02 ATY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 ATY

What car is RL02 ATY?

RL02 ATY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 ATY?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 ATY was 117,124 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 ATY passed its MOT?

RL02 ATY has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2023.

Is RL02 ATY ULEZ compliant?

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

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