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RO52 XGA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 67,510 miles on the clock, averaging 1,144 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 RO52 XGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,144

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,189
Average per year1,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 XGA 50k54k59k63k68k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage66,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage64,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage62,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
PASS
Mileage61,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,061 miles
PASS
Mileage59,376 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
PASS
Mileage59,026 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,016 miles
Since last MOT+399 miles
PASS
Mileage58,617 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,608 miles
Since last MOT+1,218 miles
PASS
Mileage57,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,390 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
PASS
Mileage57,291 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
PASS
Mileage56,975 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage56,382 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
PASS
Mileage56,211 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage55,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,784 miles
PASS
Mileage54,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage50,084 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

RegistrationRO52 XGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 XGA

What car is RO52 XGA?

RO52 XGA is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO52 XGA?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 XGA was 67,510 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 XGA passed its MOT?

RO52 XGA has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2021.

Is RO52 XGA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 XGA 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 RO52 XGA?

RO52 XGA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.