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SM61 PYL

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 67,997 miles on the clock, averaging 5,338 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM61 PYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2014
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,338

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 reading67,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,759
Average per year5,338
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM61 PYL 21k33k45k56k68k '14'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage63,238 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage57,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage54,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage46,375 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage43,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage38,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage30,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage24,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM61 PYL

What car is SM61 PYL?

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

What is the mileage of SM61 PYL?

The last recorded mileage for SM61 PYL was 67,997 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM61 PYL passed its MOT?

SM61 PYL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2023.

Is SM61 PYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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