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DX51 ELV

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 113,547 miles on the clock, averaging 6,668 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX51 ELV

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,668

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,159
Average per year6,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 ELV 33k53k73k94k114k '05'17'11

Check DX51 ELV

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage104,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,388 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage91,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage82,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage77,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage74,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage70,608 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage65,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage59,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage54,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage48,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage41,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage33,379 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 ELV
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 ELV

What car is DX51 ELV?

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

What is the mileage of DX51 ELV?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 ELV was 113,547 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 ELV passed its MOT?

DX51 ELV has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2017.

Is DX51 ELV ULEZ compliant?

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

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