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RL02 KGU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 126,489 miles on the clock, averaging 6,085 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 KGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,085

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 reading126,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year6,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 KGU 49k69k88k107k126k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,489 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage124,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage121,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage119,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,182 miles
Since last MOT+12,351 miles
PASS
Mileage106,831 miles
Since last MOT+16,283 miles
PASS
Mileage90,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage83,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage79,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage74,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage67,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,970 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage58,480 miles
Since last MOT+433 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage48,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage36,838 miles
PASS
Mileage49,423 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 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 KGU

What car is RL02 KGU?

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

What is the mileage of RL02 KGU?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 KGU was 126,489 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 KGU passed its MOT?

RL02 KGU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2019.

Is RL02 KGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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