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HB51 RAM

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1422cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 10 (69% pass rate). It has 130,031 miles on the clock, averaging 4,612 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HB51 RAM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
4,612

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading130,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,515
Average per year4,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HB51 RAM 36k59k83k106k130k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage127,516 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage123,069 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage120,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage116,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage107,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage102,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage95,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage89,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage84,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,193 miles
PASS
Mileage78,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage73,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage68,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage63,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage58,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage55,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage53,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage50,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage48,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage44,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage41,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage35,667 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB51 RAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHB — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HB51 RAM

What car is HB51 RAM?

HB51 RAM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HB51 RAM?

The last recorded mileage for HB51 RAM was 130,031 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HB51 RAM passed its MOT?

HB51 RAM has had 32 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (22 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is HB51 RAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HB51 RAM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HB51 RAM?

HB51 RAM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.