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RN02 YTO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 118,779 miles on the clock, averaging 8,285 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RN02 YTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,779
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,285

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 reading118,779 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,285
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN02 YTO 36k56k77k98k119k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage113,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage97,004 miles
Since last MOT+11,272 miles
PASS
Mileage85,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage75,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage67,009 miles
Since last MOT+12,534 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage35,585 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 YTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 YTO

What car is RN02 YTO?

RN02 YTO is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN02 YTO?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 YTO was 118,779 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 YTO passed its MOT?

RN02 YTO has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2016.

Is RN02 YTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 YTO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN02 YTO?

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