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CV51 XBU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 110,168 miles on the clock, averaging 4,310 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV51 XBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,310

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year430
Average per year4,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV51 XBU 57k70k83k97k110k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,168 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage109,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage107,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,857 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage106,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage104,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage103,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage94,975 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage88,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage81,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,349 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage72,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage64,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage56,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About CV51 XBU

What car is CV51 XBU?

CV51 XBU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Swansea in 2001.

What is the mileage of CV51 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for CV51 XBU was 110,168 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV51 XBU passed its MOT?

CV51 XBU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2018.

Is CV51 XBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV51 XBU 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 CV51 XBU?

CV51 XBU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.