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RX02 KDU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 99,535 miles on the clock, averaging 8,205 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RX02 KDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,205

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 reading99,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX02 KDU 13k35k56k78k100k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,531 miles
Since last MOT+17,036 miles
PASS
Mileage82,495 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,493 miles
Since last MOT+14,901 miles
PASS
Mileage67,592 miles
Since last MOT+25,342 miles
PASS
Mileage42,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage36,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage31,614 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage25,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage20,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage19,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage16,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,245 miles
PASS
Mileage13,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,227 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

RegistrationRX02 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RX02 KDU

What car is RX02 KDU?

RX02 KDU is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RX02 KDU?

The last recorded mileage for RX02 KDU was 99,535 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX02 KDU passed its MOT?

RX02 KDU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2016.

Is RX02 KDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX02 KDU 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 RX02 KDU?

RX02 KDU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.