Vehicle summary
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 999cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 66,106 miles on the clock, averaging 4,247 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for MA51 FTU
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,106 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,247 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA51 FTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MA51 FTU
What car is MA51 FTU?
MA51 FTU is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MA51 FTU?
The last recorded mileage for MA51 FTU was 66,106 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA51 FTU passed its MOT?
MA51 FTU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2014.
Is MA51 FTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 FTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MA51 FTU?
MA51 FTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.