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RY02 CEX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 87,534 miles on the clock, averaging 4,669 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 RY02 CEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,534
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
4,669

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 reading87,534 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 CEX 35k48k61k75k88k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage85,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage82,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage80,147 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage73,106 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage70,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage67,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage58,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage48,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage40,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage35,446 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

RegistrationRY02 CEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 CEX

What car is RY02 CEX?

RY02 CEX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 CEX?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 CEX was 87,534 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 CEX passed its MOT?

RY02 CEX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2017.

Is RY02 CEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 CEX 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 RY02 CEX?

RY02 CEX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.