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AE51 VXA

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 78,097 miles on the clock, averaging 5,066 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 VXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,066

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 reading78,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,032
Average per year5,066
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE51 VXA 27k40k53k65k78k '05'15'10

Check AE51 VXA

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage71,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage63,706 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage59,380 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage54,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage51,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage47,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage42,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage31,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 VXA

What car is AE51 VXA?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 VXA?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 VXA was 78,097 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 VXA passed its MOT?

AE51 VXA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2015.

Is AE51 VXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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