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YP51 WRF

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 72,880 miles on the clock, averaging 8,203 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP51 WRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,203

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading72,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year8,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 WRF 26k38k50k61k73k '05'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,880 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage70,021 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage60,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,175 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage49,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage40,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
PASS
Mileage31,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage26,366 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 WRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 WRF

What car is YP51 WRF?

YP51 WRF is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 WRF?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 WRF was 72,880 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 WRF passed its MOT?

YP51 WRF has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2011.

Is YP51 WRF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 WRF 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 YP51 WRF?

YP51 WRF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.