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AP51 RCX

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 148,203 miles on the clock, averaging 13,579 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 RCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
13,579

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,380
Average per year13,579
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP51 RCX 54k77k101k125k148k '06'13'10

Check AP51 RCX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,380 miles
PASS
Mileage135,823 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,728 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage122,036 miles
Since last MOT+14,622 miles
PASS
Mileage107,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,896 miles
PASS
Mileage94,518 miles
Since last MOT+13,879 miles
PASS
Mileage80,639 miles
Since last MOT+14,212 miles
PASS
Mileage66,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,732 miles
PASS
Mileage53,695 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 RCX

What car is AP51 RCX?

AP51 RCX is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 RCX?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 RCX was 148,203 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 RCX passed its MOT?

AP51 RCX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2013.

Is AP51 RCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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