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EY51 VRP

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 77,012 miles on the clock, averaging 4,425 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY51 VRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,425

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,184
Average per year4,425
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY51 VRP 27k39k52k64k77k '06'17'12

Check EY51 VRP

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage69,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage63,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage58,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage53,074 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage46,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage44,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage40,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage37,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage31,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage26,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EY51 VRP

What car is EY51 VRP?

EY51 VRP is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EY51 VRP?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 VRP was 77,012 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 VRP passed its MOT?

EY51 VRP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2017.

Is EY51 VRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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