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AE51 VXF

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 119,745 miles on the clock, averaging 5,335 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 VXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,907
Average per year5,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 VXF 33k55k77k98k120k '05'22'13

Check AE51 VXF

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage116,838 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage112,615 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage107,733 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage103,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage96,035 miles
Since last MOT+15,357 miles
PASS
Mileage80,678 miles
Since last MOT+14,180 miles
PASS
Mileage66,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage59,980 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,966 miles
PASS
Mileage56,013 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage52,274 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage49,588 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage46,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage43,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage40,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage36,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage33,276 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VXF
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 VXF

What car is AE51 VXF?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 VXF?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 VXF was 119,745 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 VXF passed its MOT?

AE51 VXF has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Feb 2022.

Is AE51 VXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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