Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
EX51 ETU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 79,870 miles on the clock, averaging 8,005 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 ETU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,005

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading79,870 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,005
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 ETU 33k45k56k68k80k '05'11'09

Check EX51 ETU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage65,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,042 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage57,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,858 miles
PASS
Mileage46,945 miles
Since last MOT+13,868 miles
PASS
Mileage33,077 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Polo often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Polo Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Polo

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

More EX51 E plates

Browse all EX51 E registrations from Chelmsford.

About EX51 ETU

What car is EX51 ETU?

EX51 ETU is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 ETU was 79,870 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 ETU passed its MOT?

EX51 ETU has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2011.

Is EX51 ETU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 ETU 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 ETU?

EX51 ETU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.