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RV02 ATF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 155,125 miles on the clock, averaging 8,878 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 RV02 ATF

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,878

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,118
Average per year8,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 ATF 13k49k84k120k155k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,125 miles
Since last MOT+15,118 miles
PASS
Mileage140,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,682 miles
PASS
Mileage129,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage124,003 miles
Since last MOT+17,178 miles
PASS
Mileage106,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
PASS
Mileage95,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage88,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage83,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage75,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage67,626 miles
Since last MOT+19,469 miles
PASS
Mileage48,157 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage44,171 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage37,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,627 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage30,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage23,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage16,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage13,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,340 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

RegistrationRV02 ATF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 ATF

What car is RV02 ATF?

RV02 ATF is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RV02 ATF?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 ATF was 155,125 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 ATF passed its MOT?

RV02 ATF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2022.

Is RV02 ATF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 ATF 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 RV02 ATF?

RV02 ATF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.