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LF51 APO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 129,457 miles on the clock, averaging 7,705 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 APO

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,705

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 APO 38k61k84k107k129k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage124,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage116,900 miles
Since last MOT+16,453 miles
PASS
Mileage100,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage95,881 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,832 miles
Since last MOT+11,330 miles
PASS
Mileage84,502 miles
Since last MOT+14,185 miles
PASS
Mileage70,317 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage60,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,021 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage49,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage46,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage42,738 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage37,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 APO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 APO

What car is LF51 APO?

LF51 APO is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 APO?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 APO was 129,457 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 APO passed its MOT?

LF51 APO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2017.

Is LF51 APO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF51 APO 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 LF51 APO?

LF51 APO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.