Vehicle summary
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 122,095 miles on the clock, averaging 8,292 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AO51 SSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 122,095 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,292 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO51 SSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AO51 SSZ
What car is AO51 SSZ?
AO51 SSZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.
What is the mileage of AO51 SSZ?
The last recorded mileage for AO51 SSZ was 122,095 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO51 SSZ passed its MOT?
AO51 SSZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2016.
Is AO51 SSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 SSZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AO51 SSZ?
AO51 SSZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.