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OU51 OYO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 172,625 miles on the clock, averaging 11,680 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 OYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,680

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,625 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 OYO 57k86k115k144k173k '05'15'10

Check OU51 OYO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,564 miles
PASS
Mileage165,061 miles
Since last MOT+26,469 miles
PASS
Mileage138,592 miles
Since last MOT+542 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,050 miles
Since last MOT+27,270 miles
PASS
Mileage110,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage107,532 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,517 miles
Since last MOT+13,968 miles
PASS
Mileage93,549 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage81,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,969 miles
Since last MOT+13,373 miles
PASS
Mileage68,596 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,846 miles
PASS
Mileage56,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OU51 OYO

What car is OU51 OYO?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 OYO?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 OYO was 172,625 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 OYO passed its MOT?

OU51 OYO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2015.

Is OU51 OYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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