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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 140,579 miles on the clock, averaging 7,006 miles per year, 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 EV51 WAT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,579 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,937 |
| Average per year | 7,006 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | EV51 WAT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EV — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EV51 WAT
What car is EV51 WAT?
EV51 WAT is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EV51 WAT?
The last recorded mileage for EV51 WAT was 140,579 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EV51 WAT passed its MOT?
EV51 WAT has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.
Is EV51 WAT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EV51 WAT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EV51 WAT?
EV51 WAT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.