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YL51 EXV

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 74,196 miles on the clock, averaging 8,223 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL51 EXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,223

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading74,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,323
Average per year8,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL51 EXV 35k45k55k64k74k '05'10'08

Check YL51 EXV

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage68,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage65,004 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,997 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage54,889 miles
Since last MOT+12,794 miles
PASS
Mileage42,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage35,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 EXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YL51 EXV

What car is YL51 EXV?

YL51 EXV is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YL51 EXV?

The last recorded mileage for YL51 EXV was 74,196 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL51 EXV passed its MOT?

YL51 EXV has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2010.

Is YL51 EXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 EXV 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 YL51 EXV?

YL51 EXV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.