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EF51 UME

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 102,906 miles on the clock, averaging 5,862 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 UME

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,862

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 reading102,906 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 UME 16k38k60k81k103k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage99,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage95,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage92,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage85,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage77,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage71,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage67,245 miles
Since last MOT+9,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,312 miles
Since last MOT+11,658 miles
PASS
Mileage45,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage38,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage33,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage28,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage23,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage20,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage16,263 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 UME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 UME

What car is EF51 UME?

EF51 UME is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 UME?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 UME was 102,906 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 UME passed its MOT?

EF51 UME has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2020.

Is EF51 UME ULEZ compliant?

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

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