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EY51 VRN

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 77,224 miles on the clock, averaging 3,205 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY51 VRN

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,205

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,027
Average per year3,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY51 VRN 36k46k56k67k77k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,224 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage76,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage74,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage71,889 miles
Since last MOT+967 miles
PASS
Mileage70,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage68,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage65,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage62,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage58,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,510 miles
PASS
Mileage55,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage50,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage46,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage35,530 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EY51 VRN

What car is EY51 VRN?

EY51 VRN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EY51 VRN?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 VRN was 77,224 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 VRN passed its MOT?

EY51 VRN has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Aug 2019.

Is EY51 VRN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY51 VRN 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 EY51 VRN?

EY51 VRN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.