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LP51 TPU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 108,613 miles on the clock, averaging 5,072 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LP51 TPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,072

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,179
Average per year5,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LP51 TPU 45k61k77k93k109k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage101,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,434 miles
Since last MOT+13,390 miles
PASS
Mileage88,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage82,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage79,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage67,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,820 miles
PASS
Mileage56,683 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage55,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage53,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage50,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage45,464 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLP — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LP51 TPU

What car is LP51 TPU?

LP51 TPU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LP51 TPU?

The last recorded mileage for LP51 TPU was 108,613 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LP51 TPU passed its MOT?

LP51 TPU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2020.

Is LP51 TPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LP51 TPU 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 LP51 TPU?

LP51 TPU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.