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MF51 UBP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 181,699 miles on the clock, averaging 8,074 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MF51 UBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,074

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,202
Average per year8,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF51 UBP 60k91k121k151k182k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage176,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage169,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage164,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage160,764 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage152,226 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,081 miles
PASS
Mileage140,945 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage133,439 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage125,782 miles
Since last MOT+14,611 miles
PASS
Mileage111,171 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,285 miles
PASS
Mileage100,788 miles
Since last MOT+13,743 miles
PASS
Mileage87,045 miles
Since last MOT+12,812 miles
PASS
Mileage74,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage68,128 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
PASS
Mileage60,394 miles

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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

RegistrationMF51 UBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MF51 UBP

What car is MF51 UBP?

MF51 UBP is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF51 UBP?

The last recorded mileage for MF51 UBP was 181,699 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF51 UBP passed its MOT?

MF51 UBP has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2021.

Is MF51 UBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF51 UBP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MF51 UBP?

MF51 UBP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.