Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 104,313 miles on the clock, averaging 8,401 miles per year, around 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 RTV
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,313 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,401 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET51 RTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ET51 RTV
What car is ET51 RTV?
ET51 RTV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 RTV?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 RTV was 104,313 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 RTV passed its MOT?
ET51 RTV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2014.
Is ET51 RTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 RTV 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 RTV?
ET51 RTV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.