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OW51 LMX

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 42,590 miles on the clock, averaging 2,544 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OW51 LMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,544

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading42,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year373
Average per year2,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW51 LMX 20k26k31k37k43k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,590 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
PASS
Mileage42,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage38,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage35,261 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage33,283 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage28,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage26,478 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage24,472 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage19,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OW51 LMX

What car is OW51 LMX?

OW51 LMX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OW51 LMX?

The last recorded mileage for OW51 LMX was 42,590 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW51 LMX passed its MOT?

OW51 LMX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2015.

Is OW51 LMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW51 LMX 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 OW51 LMX?

OW51 LMX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.