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RY02 JWZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 70,247 miles on the clock, averaging 4,707 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 JWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,707

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,247 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 JWZ 8k24k39k55k70k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,247 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage67,447 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage59,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,478 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage51,384 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage42,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,755 miles
PASS
Mileage78,977 miles
Since last MOT+52,136 miles
PASS
Mileage26,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage19,111 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage15,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage12,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage10,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,982 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage10,309 miles
Since last MOT+946 miles
PASS
Mileage9,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage8,046 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 JWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 JWZ

What car is RY02 JWZ?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 JWZ?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 JWZ was 70,247 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 JWZ passed its MOT?

RY02 JWZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2019.

Is RY02 JWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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