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DX51 VLO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 197,894 miles on the clock, averaging 10,701 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX51 VLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
10,701

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 reading197,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37
Average per year10,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 VLO 90k117k144k171k198k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,894 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage187,514 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,126 miles
Since last MOT+15,488 miles
PASS
Mileage171,638 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,552 miles
Since last MOT+14,116 miles
PASS
Mileage157,436 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,090 miles
Since last MOT+14,483 miles
PASS
Mileage142,607 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,579 miles
Since last MOT+17,967 miles
PASS
Mileage124,612 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,605 miles
Since last MOT+13,950 miles
PASS
Mileage110,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage103,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage97,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage93,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage89,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
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 VLO

What car is DX51 VLO?

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

What is the mileage of DX51 VLO?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 VLO was 197,894 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 VLO passed its MOT?

DX51 VLO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2016.

Is DX51 VLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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