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RL52 OTM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 122,067 miles on the clock, averaging 8,225 miles per year, around 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 RL52 OTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,225

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,221
Average per year8,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL52 OTM 21k46k72k97k122k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,067 miles
Since last MOT+13,221 miles
PASS
Mileage108,846 miles
Since last MOT+12,617 miles
PASS
Mileage96,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage89,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage80,246 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage73,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage70,977 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage67,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,571 miles
Since last MOT+19,735 miles
PASS
Mileage47,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage45,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage38,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage31,799 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage21,299 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

RegistrationRL52 OTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RL52 OTM

What car is RL52 OTM?

RL52 OTM is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL52 OTM?

The last recorded mileage for RL52 OTM was 122,067 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL52 OTM passed its MOT?

RL52 OTM has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.

Is RL52 OTM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 OTM 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 RL52 OTM?

RL52 OTM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.