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DX51 EKM

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 160,254 miles on the clock, averaging 9,106 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX51 EKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,106

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 reading160,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,931
Average per year9,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 EKM 29k62k94k127k160k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage157,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage150,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage145,078 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage138,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage133,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,323 miles
Since last MOT+13,244 miles
PASS
Mileage120,079 miles
Since last MOT+16,612 miles
PASS
Mileage103,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,467 miles
Since last MOT+16,398 miles
PASS
Mileage87,069 miles
Since last MOT+17,900 miles
PASS
Mileage69,169 miles
Since last MOT+22,933 miles
PASS
Mileage46,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,236 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage42,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage37,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage32,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage28,663 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DX51 EKM

What car is DX51 EKM?

DX51 EKM is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DX51 EKM?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 EKM was 160,254 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 EKM passed its MOT?

DX51 EKM has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Feb 2021.

Is DX51 EKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX51 EKM 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 DX51 EKM?

DX51 EKM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.