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OU51 CWG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 157,462 miles on the clock, averaging 9,444 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 CWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,444

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,179
Average per year9,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 CWG 44k72k101k129k157k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage154,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,225 miles
PASS
Mileage144,058 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,169 miles
PASS
Mileage131,805 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,979 miles
PASS
Mileage116,756 miles
Since last MOT+13,662 miles
PASS
Mileage103,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage96,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage87,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage79,662 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage59,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,393 miles
Since last MOT+9,545 miles
PASS
Mileage49,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage43,645 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

RegistrationOU51 CWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 CWG

What car is OU51 CWG?

OU51 CWG is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU51 CWG?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 CWG was 157,462 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 CWG passed its MOT?

OU51 CWG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.

Is OU51 CWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 CWG 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 CWG?

OU51 CWG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.