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YH51 LFX

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 1896cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 117,926 miles on the clock, averaging 10,333 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YH51 LFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
10,333

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,041
Average per year10,333
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YH51 LFX 66k79k92k105k118k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,926 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage106,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,972 miles
PASS
Mileage93,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage85,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,982 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,294 miles
PASS
Mileage66,067 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YH51 LFX

What car is YH51 LFX?

YH51 LFX is a grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YH51 LFX?

The last recorded mileage for YH51 LFX was 117,926 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH51 LFX passed its MOT?

YH51 LFX has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2011.

Is YH51 LFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 LFX 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 YH51 LFX?

YH51 LFX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.