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AE51 YCY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 87,783 miles on the clock, averaging 4,783 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 YCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,783

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

Low mileage
Latest reading87,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,269
Average per year4,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YCY 54k62k71k79k88k '05'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage82,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage79,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage75,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage72,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage69,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage62,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage53,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,904 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YCY
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 YCY

What car is AE51 YCY?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YCY?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YCY was 87,783 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YCY passed its MOT?

AE51 YCY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2013.

Is AE51 YCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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