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RE61 LJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2011 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 50,503 miles on the clock, averaging 2,929 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE61 LJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2014
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,898
Average per year2,929
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE61 LJU 18k26k34k42k51k '14'25'19

Check RE61 LJU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage46,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage43,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage40,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage37,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage35,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,463 miles
PASS
Mileage34,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage31,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage27,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage24,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage20,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage18,418 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 LJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About RE61 LJU

What car is RE61 LJU?

RE61 LJU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2011.

What is the mileage of RE61 LJU?

The last recorded mileage for RE61 LJU was 50,503 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE61 LJU passed its MOT?

RE61 LJU has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is RE61 LJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE61 LJU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RE61 LJU?

RE61 LJU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.