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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 142,661 miles on the clock, averaging 10,016 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OU51 CTV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 142,661 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,715 |
| Average per year | 10,016 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | OU51 CTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 CTV
What car is OU51 CTV?
OU51 CTV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU51 CTV?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 CTV was 142,661 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 CTV passed its MOT?
OU51 CTV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2017.
Is OU51 CTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 CTV 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 OU51 CTV?
OU51 CTV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.