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SP51 DWE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 81,640 miles on the clock, averaging 4,703 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 DWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,703

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 DWE 22k37k52k67k82k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,640 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage77,097 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage68,670 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,460 miles
Since last MOT+12,084 miles
PASS
Mileage56,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage47,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage44,596 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
PASS
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage40,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage38,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,754 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage36,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage32,807 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,087 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage31,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage26,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage21,986 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 DWE

What car is SP51 DWE?

SP51 DWE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.

What is the mileage of SP51 DWE?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 DWE was 81,640 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 DWE passed its MOT?

SP51 DWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is SP51 DWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 DWE 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 SP51 DWE?

SP51 DWE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.