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DK51 VRC

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
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 1422cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 174,625 miles on the clock, averaging 12,866 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK51 VRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,866

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 reading174,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year132
Average per year12,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK51 VRC 43k76k109k142k175k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,625 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,493 miles
Since last MOT+17,938 miles
PASS
Mileage156,555 miles
Since last MOT+23,137 miles
PASS
Mileage133,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,418 miles
Since last MOT+18,979 miles
PASS
Mileage114,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,439 miles
Since last MOT+10,348 miles
PASS
Mileage104,091 miles
Since last MOT+11,110 miles
PASS
Mileage92,981 miles
Since last MOT+13,985 miles
PASS
Mileage78,996 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,606 miles
PASS
Mileage68,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage61,332 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage54,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage43,447 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DK51 VRC

What car is DK51 VRC?

DK51 VRC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DK51 VRC?

The last recorded mileage for DK51 VRC was 174,625 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK51 VRC passed its MOT?

DK51 VRC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2015.

Is DK51 VRC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK51 VRC 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 DK51 VRC?

DK51 VRC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.