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ML51 DXS

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourRed
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 2001 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1422cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 82,757 miles on the clock, averaging 4,575 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 DXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,575

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,479
Average per year4,575
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML51 DXS 37k49k60k71k83k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage79,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage75,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage72,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage67,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage63,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage60,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage55,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage50,058 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage44,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage37,216 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 DXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 DXS

What car is ML51 DXS?

ML51 DXS is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 DXS?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 DXS was 82,757 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 DXS passed its MOT?

ML51 DXS has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Nov 2015.

Is ML51 DXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 DXS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML51 DXS?

ML51 DXS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.