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EF51 BND

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 52,198 miles on the clock, averaging 11,773 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BND

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
11,773

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading52,198 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,054
Average per year11,773
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BND 28k34k40k46k52k '05'07'06

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage49,144 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,740 miles
Since last MOT+21,056 miles
PASS
Mileage27,684 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF51 BND

What car is EF51 BND?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 BND?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BND was 52,198 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BND passed its MOT?

EF51 BND has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2007.

Is EF51 BND ULEZ compliant?

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

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