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RY02 UDM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 59,862 miles on the clock, averaging 2,391 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 UDM

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,862 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 UDM 17k28k39k49k60k '07'24'17

Check RY02 UDM

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage54,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage52,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,226 miles
PASS
Mileage44,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,673 miles
PASS
Mileage42,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage40,824 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage39,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage37,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage35,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage33,329 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage31,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage29,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage27,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage25,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage20,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage17,342 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 UDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 UDM

What car is RY02 UDM?

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

What is the mileage of RY02 UDM?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 UDM was 59,862 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 UDM passed its MOT?

RY02 UDM has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2024.

Is RY02 UDM ULEZ compliant?

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

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