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AV51 DOU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 13 (55% pass rate). It has 181,907 miles on the clock, averaging 8,016 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AV51 DOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,016

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,263
Average per year8,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV51 DOU 47k81k114k148k182k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage180,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage172,851 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,850 miles
Since last MOT+15,633 miles
PASS
Mileage157,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage150,046 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage143,326 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage136,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,128 miles
PASS
Mileage124,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,057 miles
PASS
Mileage116,164 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage110,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,390 miles
Since last MOT+15,166 miles
PASS
Mileage95,224 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage94,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage89,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,292 miles
Since last MOT+13,328 miles
PASS
Mileage75,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,835 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage56,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage46,870 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 DOU

What car is AV51 DOU?

AV51 DOU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AV51 DOU?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 DOU was 181,907 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 DOU passed its MOT?

AV51 DOU has had 29 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (16 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2023.

Is AV51 DOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV51 DOU 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 AV51 DOU?

AV51 DOU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.