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EF51 BLZ

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 38,898 miles on the clock, averaging 1,716 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,716

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year458
Average per year1,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BLZ 17k22k28k33k39k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,898 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage38,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage35,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage30,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage26,639 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage25,351 miles
Since last MOT+827 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,524 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
PASS
Mileage24,071 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage23,120 miles
Since last MOT+768 miles
PASS
Mileage22,352 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage21,053 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage20,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage18,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage16,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 BLZ

What car is EF51 BLZ?

EF51 BLZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 BLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BLZ was 38,898 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BLZ passed its MOT?

EF51 BLZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2019.

Is EF51 BLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 BLZ 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 EF51 BLZ?

EF51 BLZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.