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EF51 FWA

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 76,201 miles on the clock, averaging 5,489 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 FWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,489

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

Below average
Latest reading76,201 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,053
Average per year5,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 FWA 35k46k56k66k76k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage73,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage70,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage65,118 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage50,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage41,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage37,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage35,324 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF51 FWA

What car is EF51 FWA?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 FWA?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 FWA was 76,201 miles, recorded on 3 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 FWA passed its MOT?

EF51 FWA has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2014.

Is EF51 FWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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