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RK51 OBX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 50,353 miles on the clock, averaging 2,647 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 OBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,647

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 reading50,353 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 OBX 16k25k33k42k50k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage47,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage45,573 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage43,594 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage41,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage38,045 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage34,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage30,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage26,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage24,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage22,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage20,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage18,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage16,463 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,461 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 OBX

What car is RK51 OBX?

RK51 OBX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 OBX?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 OBX was 50,353 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 OBX passed its MOT?

RK51 OBX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is RK51 OBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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