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RN02 RNF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 105,869 miles on the clock, averaging 5,316 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 RN02 RNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,316

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,869 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,237
Average per year5,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 RNF 20k42k63k84k106k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage101,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage94,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,625 miles
Since last MOT+877 miles
PASS
Mileage93,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage88,335 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,126 miles
PASS
Mileage77,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage72,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage60,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage55,017 miles
Since last MOT+51,617 miles
PASS
Mileage3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage34,154 miles
PASS
Mileage35,548 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage28,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage20,249 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

RegistrationRN02 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 RNF

What car is RN02 RNF?

RN02 RNF is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN02 RNF?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 RNF was 105,869 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 RNF passed its MOT?

RN02 RNF has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jul 2021.

Is RN02 RNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 RNF 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 RN02 RNF?

RN02 RNF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.