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RL52 YAA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 92,121 miles on the clock, averaging 5,136 miles per year, below 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 YAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,136

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,718
Average per year5,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL52 YAA 5k27k48k70k92k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage83,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage79,322 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage73,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,446 miles
Since last MOT+25,578 miles
PASS
Mileage47,868 miles
Since last MOT+18,735 miles
PASS
Mileage29,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage20,369 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,368 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage20,351 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
PASS
Mileage20,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage17,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage16,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage14,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage12,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,006 miles
PASS
Mileage11,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,402 miles
PASS
Mileage10,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage7,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage5,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage4,630 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 YAA
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 YAA

What car is RL52 YAA?

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

What is the mileage of RL52 YAA?

The last recorded mileage for RL52 YAA was 92,121 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL52 YAA passed its MOT?

RL52 YAA has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2022.

Is RL52 YAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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