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AK51 ZLU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 126,757 miles on the clock, averaging 5,604 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK51 ZLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,604

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

Below average
Latest reading126,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,216
Average per year5,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK51 ZLU 17k44k72k99k127k '06'26'16

Check AK51 ZLU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,757 miles
Since last MOT+13,216 miles
PASS
Mileage113,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage106,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage99,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,588 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
PASS
Mileage99,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage92,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage82,088 miles
Since last MOT+13,943 miles
PASS
Mileage68,145 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,139 miles
Since last MOT+12,428 miles
PASS
Mileage55,711 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage49,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage40,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage34,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage32,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage30,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage25,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage23,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage20,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage16,832 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ZLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AK51 ZLU

What car is AK51 ZLU?

AK51 ZLU is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AK51 ZLU?

The last recorded mileage for AK51 ZLU was 126,757 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK51 ZLU passed its MOT?

AK51 ZLU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2026.

Is AK51 ZLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK51 ZLU 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 AK51 ZLU?

AK51 ZLU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.