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OU51 HLE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 108,056 miles on the clock, averaging 5,755 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 HLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,755

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,189
Average per year5,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 HLE 7k32k58k83k108k '05'23'12

Check OU51 HLE

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage104,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage101,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage97,888 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage90,628 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage84,269 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage77,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage75,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage73,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage68,441 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage64,150 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage60,867 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage59,054 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage56,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage47,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,508 miles
Since last MOT+17,254 miles
PASS
Mileage30,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,254 miles
Since last MOT+23,099 miles
PASS
Mileage7,155 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 HLE

What car is OU51 HLE?

OU51 HLE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 HLE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 HLE was 108,056 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 HLE passed its MOT?

OU51 HLE has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2023.

Is OU51 HLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 HLE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, 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 HLE?

OU51 HLE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.