Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 96,770 miles on the clock, averaging 5,020 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 VZU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,770 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -1 |
| Average per year | 5,020 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ51 VZU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RJ51 VZU
What car is RJ51 VZU?
RJ51 VZU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RJ51 VZU?
The last recorded mileage for RJ51 VZU was 96,770 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ51 VZU passed its MOT?
RJ51 VZU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2019.
Is RJ51 VZU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 VZU 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 VZU?
RJ51 VZU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.