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RJ51 EPN

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 2001 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 253,560 miles on the clock, averaging 15,532 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 EPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
253,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
15,532

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading253,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year140,292
Average per year15,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 EPN 21k79k137k196k254k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage253,560 miles
Since last MOT+140,292 miles
PASS
Mileage113,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage111,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,939 miles
Since last MOT+1,677 miles
PASS
Mileage110,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,958 miles
PASS
Mileage108,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage106,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage103,221 miles
Since last MOT+11,177 miles
PASS
Mileage92,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage66,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage58,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage48,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage38,179 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,003 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage27,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage21,348 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 EPN

What car is RJ51 EPN?

RJ51 EPN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 EPN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 EPN was 253,560 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 EPN passed its MOT?

RJ51 EPN has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 2 Sep 2021.

Is RJ51 EPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 EPN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ51 EPN?

RJ51 EPN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.