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YV51 VTJ

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 62,179 miles on the clock, averaging 2,505 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YV51 VTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,032
Average per year2,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YV51 VTJ 19k30k41k51k62k '06'23'16

Check YV51 VTJ

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage55,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage50,160 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage47,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage42,463 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage38,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,443 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
PASS
Mileage38,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,208 miles
Since last MOT+396 miles
PASS
Mileage37,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,812 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
PASS
Mileage37,330 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage36,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,576 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage35,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,949 miles
Since last MOT+881 miles
PASS
Mileage35,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage33,808 miles
Since last MOT+1,006 miles
PASS
Mileage32,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage31,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage27,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage24,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage19,406 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 VTJ
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 VTJ

What car is YV51 VTJ?

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

What is the mileage of YV51 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 VTJ was 62,179 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 VTJ passed its MOT?

YV51 VTJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2023.

Is YV51 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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