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CV51 XUM

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourRed
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 1422cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 12 (50% pass rate). It has 165,530 miles on the clock, averaging 9,760 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV51 XUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,760

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,103
Average per year9,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV51 XUM 40k72k103k134k166k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage165,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage160,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage154,954 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,806 miles
PASS
Mileage143,737 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
PASS
Mileage136,031 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage128,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,839 miles
PASS
Mileage116,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,400 miles
Since last MOT+17,057 miles
PASS
Mileage99,343 miles
Since last MOT+18,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,293 miles
Since last MOT+11,179 miles
PASS
Mileage70,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,885 miles
PASS
Mileage56,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage50,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage44,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage40,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About CV51 XUM

What car is CV51 XUM?

CV51 XUM is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Swansea in 2001.

What is the mileage of CV51 XUM?

The last recorded mileage for CV51 XUM was 165,530 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV51 XUM passed its MOT?

CV51 XUM has had 24 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (12 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 15 Oct 2018.

Is CV51 XUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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