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RO02 DKF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 59,658 miles on the clock, averaging 3,392 miles per year, well 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 RO02 DKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,392

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,034
Average per year3,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 DKF 11k23k36k48k60k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage57,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage55,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage54,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage51,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage49,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage47,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,692 miles
PASS
Mileage45,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage43,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage41,317 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage35,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage27,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage19,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage11,352 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

RegistrationRO02 DKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 DKF

What car is RO02 DKF?

RO02 DKF is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 DKF?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 DKF was 59,658 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 DKF passed its MOT?

RO02 DKF has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2020.

Is RO02 DKF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 DKF 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 RO02 DKF?

RO02 DKF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.