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AE51 VHU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 40,450 miles on the clock, averaging 1,762 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 VHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,762

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,450 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 VHU 7k15k24k32k40k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage36,808 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage30,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,382 miles
Since last MOT+353 miles
PASS
Mileage30,029 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
PASS
Mileage28,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage26,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage25,162 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage24,774 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
PASS
Mileage24,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,418 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage23,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage21,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,956 miles
PASS
Mileage19,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,146 miles
PASS
Mileage15,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,650 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage11,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage9,463 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage8,572 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage7,725 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage7,006 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 VHU

What car is AE51 VHU?

AE51 VHU is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 VHU?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 VHU was 40,450 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 VHU passed its MOT?

AE51 VHU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is AE51 VHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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