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SM11 JLU

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2011 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 45,738 miles on the clock, averaging 2,784 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM11 JLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
45,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2014
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,784

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 reading45,738 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,784
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM11 JLU 12k21k29k37k46k '14'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage43,828 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage42,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage39,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,491 miles
PASS
Mileage36,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage33,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage30,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage26,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage23,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage19,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage15,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage12,226 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 JLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier11 — March 2011 to August 2011

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About SM11 JLU

What car is SM11 JLU?

SM11 JLU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2011.

What is the mileage of SM11 JLU?

The last recorded mileage for SM11 JLU was 45,738 miles, recorded on 20 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM11 JLU passed its MOT?

SM11 JLU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2026.

Is SM11 JLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM11 JLU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SM11 JLU?

SM11 JLU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.