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MA51 LBZ

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 70,990 miles on the clock, averaging 4,752 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA51 LBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,752

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,990 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA51 LBZ 14k29k43k57k71k '06'18'12

Check MA51 LBZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,990 miles
Since last MOT+12,742 miles
PASS
Mileage58,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage53,732 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage44,733 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
PASS
Mileage33,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage26,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage23,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage21,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage20,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,475 miles
PASS
Mileage18,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage17,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage16,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,892 miles
PASS
Mileage14,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 LBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MA51 LBZ

What car is MA51 LBZ?

MA51 LBZ is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MA51 LBZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA51 LBZ was 70,990 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA51 LBZ passed its MOT?

MA51 LBZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2018.

Is MA51 LBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 LBZ 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 MA51 LBZ?

MA51 LBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.