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RV02 DYN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourPurple
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 58,706 miles on the clock, averaging 2,336 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 RV02 DYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,336

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 reading58,706 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,634
Average per year2,336
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV02 DYN 16k27k37k48k59k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage50,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,072 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,070 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage50,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,069 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage50,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,871 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage49,820 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,818 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
PASS
Mileage49,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,087 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage47,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage45,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage43,041 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage41,142 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage39,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage35,973 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,988 miles
PASS
Mileage31,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage26,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage23,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage19,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage16,290 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 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RV02 DYN

What car is RV02 DYN?

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

What is the mileage of RV02 DYN?

The last recorded mileage for RV02 DYN was 58,706 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV02 DYN passed its MOT?

RV02 DYN has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2024.

Is RV02 DYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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