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LF51 APU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 88,759 miles on the clock, averaging 6,111 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 APU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,111

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,111
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 APU 57k65k73k81k89k '06'11'09

Check LF51 APU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,759 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage85,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage80,125 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage65,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage57,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 APU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 APU

What car is LF51 APU?

LF51 APU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 APU?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 APU was 88,759 miles, recorded on 20 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 APU passed its MOT?

LF51 APU has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2011.

Is LF51 APU ULEZ compliant?

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

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