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 999cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 175,415 miles on the clock, averaging 8,486 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RK51 VUS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 175,415 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,035 |
| Average per year | 8,486 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK51 VUS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RK51 VUS
What car is RK51 VUS?
RK51 VUS is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 VUS?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 VUS was 175,415 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 VUS passed its MOT?
RK51 VUS has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jan 2023.
Is RK51 VUS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 VUS 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 VUS?
RK51 VUS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.