Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
PY51 EDC

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 203,513 miles on the clock, averaging 8,684 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 EDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,684

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading203,513 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,684
Average per year8,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 EDC 98k124k151k177k204k '05'17'11

Check PY51 EDC

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage197,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage193,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage192,678 miles
Since last MOT+14,056 miles
PASS
Mileage178,622 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage168,980 miles
Since last MOT+11,489 miles
PASS
Mileage157,491 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage140,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage128,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage120,506 miles
Since last MOT+22,711 miles
PASS
Mileage97,795 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,641 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Polo often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Polo Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Polo

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

More PY51 E plates

Browse all PY51 E registrations from Carlisle.

About PY51 EDC

What car is PY51 EDC?

PY51 EDC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PY51 EDC?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 EDC was 203,513 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 EDC passed its MOT?

PY51 EDC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.

Is PY51 EDC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 EDC 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 EDC?

PY51 EDC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.