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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 141,324 miles on the clock, averaging 6,486 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 RL51 OAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,324 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,198 |
| Average per year | 6,486 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | RL51 OAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 OAE
What car is RL51 OAE?
RL51 OAE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 OAE?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 OAE was 141,324 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 OAE passed its MOT?
RL51 OAE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.
Is RL51 OAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 OAE 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 RL51 OAE?
RL51 OAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.