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AE51 BYV

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2001 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 73,897 miles on the clock, averaging 5,127 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 BYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
5,127

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 reading73,897 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 BYV 10k26k42k58k74k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage67,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,975 miles
PASS
Mileage65,085 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,083 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage64,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage48,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage40,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage34,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage23,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage20,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage16,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage12,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage9,593 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 BYV

What car is AE51 BYV?

AE51 BYV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 BYV?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 BYV was 73,897 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 BYV passed its MOT?

AE51 BYV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2019.

Is AE51 BYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 BYV 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 AE51 BYV?

AE51 BYV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.