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OU51 TVC

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1422cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 159,846 miles on the clock, averaging 5,756 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 TVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,756

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 TVC 45k74k103k131k160k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,846 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,845 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
PASS
Mileage159,662 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,661 miles
Since last MOT+341 miles
PASS
Mileage159,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,320 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
PASS
Mileage159,138 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,119 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage158,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage151,181 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage143,668 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,643 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage140,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,892 miles
PASS
Mileage126,155 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage116,228 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,425 miles
PASS
Mileage105,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage101,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage95,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage90,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage83,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage76,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage70,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,563 miles
PASS
Mileage60,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage45,297 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 TVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 TVC

What car is OU51 TVC?

OU51 TVC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 TVC?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 TVC was 159,846 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 TVC passed its MOT?

OU51 TVC has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2025.

Is OU51 TVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 TVC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OU51 TVC?

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