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RO02 TSZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 62,897 miles on the clock, averaging 2,943 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RO02 TSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,943

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,897 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,894
Average per year2,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 TSZ 29k38k46k55k63k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage61,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,130 miles
PASS
Mileage51,873 miles
PASS
Mileage54,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,295 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage49,063 miles
Since last MOT+1,457 miles
PASS
Mileage47,606 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage45,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage44,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage41,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage33,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage29,322 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

RegistrationRO02 TSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 TSZ

What car is RO02 TSZ?

RO02 TSZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 TSZ?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 TSZ was 62,897 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 TSZ passed its MOT?

RO02 TSZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2017.

Is RO02 TSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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