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RK51 HNU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 83,721 miles on the clock, averaging 4,551 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 HNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,551

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 reading83,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,406
Average per year4,551
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 HNU 34k47k59k71k84k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage79,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage74,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage69,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage61,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
PASS
Mileage51,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage46,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage40,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage34,482 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 HNU

What car is RK51 HNU?

RK51 HNU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 HNU?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 HNU was 83,721 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 HNU passed its MOT?

RK51 HNU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2017.

Is RK51 HNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 HNU 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 RK51 HNU?

RK51 HNU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.