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EY51 WBU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 82,415 miles on the clock, averaging 3,547 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY51 WBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,547

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 reading82,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY51 WBU 37k48k60k71k82k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,415 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,739 miles
PASS
Mileage71,672 miles
PASS
Mileage80,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage77,841 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage73,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,750 miles
PASS
Mileage71,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage69,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage64,033 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage61,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage58,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage52,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage46,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage43,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage36,658 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EY51 WBU

What car is EY51 WBU?

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

What is the mileage of EY51 WBU?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 WBU was 82,415 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 WBU passed its MOT?

EY51 WBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2018.

Is EY51 WBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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