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DX51 KBU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 120,596 miles on the clock, averaging 7,517 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX51 KBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,517

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,047
Average per year7,517
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DX51 KBU 22k47k71k96k121k '06'19'13

Check DX51 KBU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage110,549 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage101,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage93,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage84,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,249 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage76,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage71,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage65,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage60,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage54,599 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage48,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,508 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage30,530 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage22,367 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 KBU

What car is DX51 KBU?

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

What is the mileage of DX51 KBU?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 KBU was 120,596 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 KBU passed its MOT?

DX51 KBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2019.

Is DX51 KBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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