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AP51 RVU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 73,182 miles on the clock, averaging 3,734 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 RVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,734

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 reading73,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,562
Average per year3,734
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 RVU 27k38k50k62k73k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage69,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage67,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage66,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage62,822 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage59,011 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage57,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage55,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage50,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage44,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage36,343 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage31,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
PASS
Mileage26,601 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AP51 RVU

What car is AP51 RVU?

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

What is the mileage of AP51 RVU?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 RVU was 73,182 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 RVU passed its MOT?

AP51 RVU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2019.

Is AP51 RVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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