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MA51 OPZ

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourRed
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 999cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 63,979 miles on the clock, averaging 2,958 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA51 OPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,979
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
2,958

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 reading63,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,162
Average per year2,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA51 OPZ 35k42k49k57k64k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage60,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage57,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage53,526 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage48,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage45,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage41,938 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,282 miles
PASS
Mileage37,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage34,828 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,812 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 OPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MA51 OPZ

What car is MA51 OPZ?

MA51 OPZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MA51 OPZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA51 OPZ was 63,979 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA51 OPZ passed its MOT?

MA51 OPZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2016.

Is MA51 OPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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