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YV51 TBY

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 73,574 miles on the clock, averaging 3,040 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YV51 TBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,040

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,574 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YV51 TBY 38k47k56k65k74k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOT+875 miles
PASS
Mileage69,969 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,964 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage69,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,585 miles
PASS
Mileage67,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
PASS
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage57,828 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage54,093 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage48,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage44,340 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 TBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 TBY

What car is YV51 TBY?

YV51 TBY is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 TBY?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 TBY was 73,574 miles, recorded on 2 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 TBY passed its MOT?

YV51 TBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2018.

Is YV51 TBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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