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OU51 HVL

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 79,205 miles on the clock, averaging 3,898 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 HVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,205
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,898

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,205 miles
Reading date
Miles last year199
Average per year3,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 HVL 42k51k61k70k79k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,205 miles
Since last MOT+199 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage77,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage68,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage64,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,614 miles
PASS
Mileage61,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage59,566 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage57,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage54,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage48,315 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage42,089 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 HVL

What car is OU51 HVL?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 HVL?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 HVL was 79,205 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 HVL passed its MOT?

OU51 HVL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2016.

Is OU51 HVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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