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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 87,271 miles on the clock, averaging 7,322 miles per year, 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 MD51 DVA
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,271 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,322 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | MD51 DVA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MD51 DVA
What car is MD51 DVA?
MD51 DVA is an yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MD51 DVA?
The last recorded mileage for MD51 DVA was 87,271 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD51 DVA passed its MOT?
MD51 DVA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2015.
Is MD51 DVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD51 DVA 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 MD51 DVA?
MD51 DVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.