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HX51 RYB

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 89,214 miles on the clock, averaging 6,759 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HX51 RYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,759

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 reading89,214 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,394
Average per year6,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX51 RYB 29k44k59k74k89k '06'15'10

Check HX51 RYB

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage85,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage80,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage76,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage73,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage70,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage62,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage51,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,105 miles
Since last MOT+14,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage28,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,961 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HX51 RYB

What car is HX51 RYB?

HX51 RYB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HX51 RYB?

The last recorded mileage for HX51 RYB was 89,214 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX51 RYB passed its MOT?

HX51 RYB has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 15 Oct 2015.

Is HX51 RYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX51 RYB 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 HX51 RYB?

HX51 RYB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.