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DX51 FAU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 73,031 miles on the clock, averaging 7,029 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX51 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,031 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,029
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DX51 FAU 27k38k50k61k73k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,031 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage64,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage56,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage46,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage43,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage37,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage26,510 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
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 FAU

What car is DX51 FAU?

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

What is the mileage of DX51 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 FAU was 73,031 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 FAU passed its MOT?

DX51 FAU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2013.

Is DX51 FAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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