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OU51 TFE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 115,620 miles on the clock, averaging 7,519 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 TFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,519

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,942
Average per year7,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TFE 38k57k77k96k116k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage108,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage105,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage100,882 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage92,286 miles
Since last MOT+15,714 miles
PASS
Mileage76,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage66,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage57,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage49,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage44,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage37,795 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TFE
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 TFE

What car is OU51 TFE?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 TFE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TFE was 115,620 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TFE passed its MOT?

OU51 TFE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2016.

Is OU51 TFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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