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FM51 DSE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 95,355 miles on the clock, averaging 6,610 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 DSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,355
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
6,610

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

Below average
Latest reading95,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,815
Average per year6,610
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM51 DSE 22k40k58k77k95k '06'17'11

Check FM51 DSE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage91,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage87,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage83,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage76,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage70,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage65,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage59,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage55,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage45,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage36,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage26,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage21,574 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 DSE

What car is FM51 DSE?

FM51 DSE is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FM51 DSE?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 DSE was 95,355 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 DSE passed its MOT?

FM51 DSE has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is FM51 DSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 DSE 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 FM51 DSE?

FM51 DSE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.