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YV51 TBU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 93,540 miles on the clock, averaging 4,903 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YV51 TBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,540 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YV51 TBU 35k50k64k79k94k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage86,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage83,561 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage79,620 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage73,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage66,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage61,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage58,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage57,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage51,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage45,918 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,913 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage34,998 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 TBU

What car is YV51 TBU?

YV51 TBU is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 TBU?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 TBU was 93,540 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 TBU passed its MOT?

YV51 TBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2017.

Is YV51 TBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YV51 TBU 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 YV51 TBU?

YV51 TBU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.