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ET51 KUY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 39,917 miles on the clock, averaging 2,168 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for ET51 KUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
39,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,168

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading39,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year87
Average per year2,168
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 KUY 16k22k28k34k40k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage39,917 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
PASS
Mileage39,830 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
PASS
Mileage39,605 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
PASS
Mileage39,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage37,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage34,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage32,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage29,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,052 miles
PASS
Mileage27,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage18,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage15,981 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 KUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 KUY

What car is ET51 KUY?

ET51 KUY is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 KUY?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 KUY was 39,917 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 KUY passed its MOT?

ET51 KUY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2017.

Is ET51 KUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 KUY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET51 KUY?

ET51 KUY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.