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LF51 LWD

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 116,874 miles on the clock, averaging 6,356 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 LWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,356

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 reading116,874 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 LWD 53k69k85k101k117k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage111,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage105,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,232 miles
Since last MOT+13,672 miles
PASS
Mileage91,560 miles
Since last MOT+12,920 miles
PASS
Mileage78,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,640 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage78,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,151 miles
PASS
Mileage76,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage71,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
Mileage70,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage62,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage52,527 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LF51 LWD

What car is LF51 LWD?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 LWD?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 LWD was 116,874 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 LWD passed its MOT?

LF51 LWD has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2016.

Is LF51 LWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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