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AP51 HCE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 74,998 miles on the clock, averaging 4,318 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 HCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,318

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 reading74,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,288
Average per year4,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 HCE 44k52k60k67k75k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
Mileage65,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage60,758 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage59,799 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage57,084 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage51,179 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage46,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage44,437 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 HCE

What car is AP51 HCE?

AP51 HCE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 HCE?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 HCE was 74,998 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 HCE passed its MOT?

AP51 HCE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2013.

Is AP51 HCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 HCE 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 AP51 HCE?

AP51 HCE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.