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EY51 XHR

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 66,503 miles on the clock, averaging 2,606 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY51 XHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,606

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 reading66,503 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY51 XHR 38k45k52k59k67k '05'16'11

Check EY51 XHR

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage62,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,153 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage57,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage50,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage48,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,390 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage47,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage45,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage43,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage41,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,026 miles
PASS
Mileage40,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage37,794 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 XHR
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 XHR

What car is EY51 XHR?

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

What is the mileage of EY51 XHR?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 XHR was 66,503 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 XHR passed its MOT?

EY51 XHR has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2016.

Is EY51 XHR ULEZ compliant?

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

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