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RK51 OPU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1400cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1400cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1400cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 90,552 miles on the clock, averaging 4,237 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 OPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,705
Average per year4,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 OPU 43k55k67k79k91k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage85,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage83,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage74,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage70,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage68,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage66,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage63,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,590 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage55,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage49,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,755 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1400cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 OPU

What car is RK51 OPU?

RK51 OPU is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1400cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 OPU?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 OPU was 90,552 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 OPU passed its MOT?

RK51 OPU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2017.

Is RK51 OPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 OPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK51 OPU?

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