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RK51 PDU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1422cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 139,604 miles on the clock, averaging 6,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 PDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,257

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

Below average
Latest reading139,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,453
Average per year6,257
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 PDU 47k70k93k117k140k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage133,151 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage125,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage116,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage112,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage107,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage103,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,341 miles
PASS
Mileage97,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage92,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage85,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage79,374 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,264 miles
PASS
Mileage71,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage64,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage57,419 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage47,320 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 PDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 PDU

What car is RK51 PDU?

RK51 PDU is an grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 PDU?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 PDU was 139,604 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 PDU passed its MOT?

RK51 PDU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2021.

Is RK51 PDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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