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RN02 VFT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 133,928 miles on the clock, averaging 7,656 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 RN02 VFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,656

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year553
Average per year7,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 VFT 43k66k89k111k134k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,928 miles
Since last MOT+553 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage127,932 miles
Since last MOT+199 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage125,627 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage120,751 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,651 miles
Since last MOT+10,918 miles
PASS
Mileage109,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,733 miles
Since last MOT+11,250 miles
PASS
Mileage98,483 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,390 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage87,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,315 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage73,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,380 miles
Since last MOT+11,112 miles
PASS
Mileage62,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage53,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,009 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage43,318 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 VFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 VFT

What car is RN02 VFT?

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

What is the mileage of RN02 VFT?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 VFT was 133,928 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 VFT passed its MOT?

RN02 VFT has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2018.

Is RN02 VFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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