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SM61 DKU

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourWhite
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 74,641 miles on the clock, averaging 5,101 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM61 DKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2014
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,101

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM61 DKU 19k33k47k61k75k '14'25'20

Check SM61 DKU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,641 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage73,037 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage70,696 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage68,628 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage67,149 miles
Since last MOT+515 miles
PASS
Mileage66,634 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,633 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage65,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage61,527 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,526 miles
Since last MOT+11,183 miles
PASS
Mileage50,343 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage41,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage37,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,643 miles
PASS
Mileage25,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage19,440 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SM61 DKU

What car is SM61 DKU?

SM61 DKU is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2011.

What is the mileage of SM61 DKU?

The last recorded mileage for SM61 DKU was 74,641 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM61 DKU passed its MOT?

SM61 DKU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is SM61 DKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 DKU 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 SM61 DKU?

SM61 DKU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.