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EF51 BRV

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 55,092 miles on the clock, averaging 3,606 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,092
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,606

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,092 miles
Reading date
Miles last year69
Average per year3,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BRV 22k30k38k47k55k '06'16'13

Check EF51 BRV

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,092 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage49,826 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,728 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage40,460 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage54,401 miles
Since last MOT+22,765 miles
PASS
Mileage31,636 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage29,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage26,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage21,748 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 BRV

What car is EF51 BRV?

EF51 BRV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 BRV?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BRV was 55,092 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BRV passed its MOT?

EF51 BRV has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.

Is EF51 BRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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