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OU51 OWA

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2001 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 41,308 miles on the clock, averaging 3,457 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,308 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,819
Average per year3,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OWA 13k20k27k34k41k '06'14'10

Check OU51 OWA

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,819 miles
PASS
Mileage27,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage23,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage22,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage20,670 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage18,780 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage16,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage15,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
PASS
Mileage13,431 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 OWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 OWA

What car is OU51 OWA?

OU51 OWA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 OWA?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OWA was 41,308 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OWA passed its MOT?

OU51 OWA has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Oct 2014.

Is OU51 OWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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