Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 89,497 miles on the clock, averaging 4,622 miles per year, well 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 SYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,497 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,901 |
| Average per year | 4,622 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RL02 SYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RL02 SYW
What car is RL02 SYW?
RL02 SYW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL02 SYW?
The last recorded mileage for RL02 SYW was 89,497 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL02 SYW passed its MOT?
RL02 SYW has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2022.
Is RL02 SYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 SYW 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 SYW?
RL02 SYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.