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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 149,460 miles on the clock, averaging 10,322 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 CVC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,460 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,442 |
| Average per year | 10,322 |
| 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
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 CVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 CVC
What car is OU51 CVC?
OU51 CVC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU51 CVC?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 CVC was 149,460 miles, recorded on 13 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 CVC passed its MOT?
OU51 CVC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2017.
Is OU51 CVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 CVC 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 OU51 CVC?
OU51 CVC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.