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 2001 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 999cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 7 (42% pass rate). It has 133,493 miles on the clock, averaging 10,980 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX51 ETL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,493 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 85 |
| Average per year | 10,980 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 ETL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 ETL
What car is EX51 ETL?
EX51 ETL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 ETL?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 ETL was 133,493 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 ETL passed its MOT?
EX51 ETL has had 12 MOT tests with a 42% pass rate (5 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2013.
Is EX51 ETL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 ETL 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 EX51 ETL?
EX51 ETL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.