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YR51 YRD

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 54,147 miles on the clock, averaging 4,042 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 YRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,042

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,706
Average per year4,042
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR51 YRD 28k35k41k48k54k '06'13'09

Check YR51 YRD

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage51,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage44,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage39,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage34,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage29,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage28,063 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 YRD

What car is YR51 YRD?

YR51 YRD is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 YRD?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 YRD was 54,147 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 YRD passed its MOT?

YR51 YRD has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2013.

Is YR51 YRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 YRD 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 YR51 YRD?

YR51 YRD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.