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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 120,060 miles on the clock, averaging 9,825 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SO51 LHA
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 120,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,825 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO51 LHA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 LHA
What car is SO51 LHA?
SO51 LHA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 LHA?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 LHA was 120,060 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 LHA passed its MOT?
SO51 LHA has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2015.
Is SO51 LHA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 LHA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO51 LHA?
SO51 LHA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.