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RL02 KVM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 79,035 miles on the clock, averaging 5,144 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 KVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,144

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 reading79,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,136
Average per year5,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 KVM 38k48k58k69k79k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,035 miles
Since last MOT+13,136 miles
PASS
Mileage65,899 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage63,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage58,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage53,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage530,054 miles
Since last MOT+481,675 miles
PASS
Mileage48,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage45,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage42,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage37,841 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 KVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 KVM

What car is RL02 KVM?

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

What is the mileage of RL02 KVM?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 KVM was 79,035 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 KVM passed its MOT?

RL02 KVM has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2014.

Is RL02 KVM ULEZ compliant?

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

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