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OU51 VLC

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 149,288 miles on the clock, averaging 9,480 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 VLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,480

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,288 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU51 VLC 73k92k111k130k149k '06'14'11

Check OU51 VLC

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage146,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,642 miles
Since last MOT+18,062 miles
PASS
Mileage120,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,580 miles
Since last MOT+11,355 miles
PASS
Mileage119,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage107,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,315 miles
Since last MOT+14,216 miles
PASS
Mileage93,099 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,097 miles
Since last MOT+20,449 miles
PASS
Mileage72,648 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 VLC

What car is OU51 VLC?

OU51 VLC is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 VLC?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 VLC was 149,288 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 VLC passed its MOT?

OU51 VLC has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is OU51 VLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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