Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 171,903 miles on the clock, averaging 8,426 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PY51 CHL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 171,903 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,119 |
| Average per year | 8,426 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PY51 CHL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About PY51 CHL
What car is PY51 CHL?
PY51 CHL is a grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.
What is the mileage of PY51 CHL?
The last recorded mileage for PY51 CHL was 171,903 miles, recorded on 26 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY51 CHL passed its MOT?
PY51 CHL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 May 2017.
Is PY51 CHL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 CHL 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 PY51 CHL?
PY51 CHL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.