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AE51 YWO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 174,858 miles on the clock, averaging 4,951 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 YWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,951

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 reading174,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,964
Average per year4,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YWO 139k148k157k166k175k '06'13'10

Check AE51 YWO

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage174,858 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
PASS
Mileage172,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,739 miles
PASS
Mileage171,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage168,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage164,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,123 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage149,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage139,482 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 YWO

What car is AE51 YWO?

AE51 YWO is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 YWO?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YWO was 174,858 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YWO passed its MOT?

AE51 YWO has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Nov 2013.

Is AE51 YWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 YWO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE51 YWO?

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