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LF51 XLR

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1000cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 1000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 98,596 miles on the clock, averaging 7,390 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 XLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,390

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 reading98,596 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,390
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 XLR 17k38k58k78k99k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage89,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,681 miles
PASS
Mileage81,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage72,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,083 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage55,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage51,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage42,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage32,665 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage23,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage17,241 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1000cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 XLR

What car is LF51 XLR?

LF51 XLR is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 XLR?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 XLR was 98,596 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 XLR passed its MOT?

LF51 XLR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.

Is LF51 XLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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