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FP51 SZL

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 50,756 miles on the clock, averaging 222 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP51 SZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
222

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 reading50,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP51 SZL 48k48k49k50k51k '05'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,756 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,753 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage42,550 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage37,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage33,181 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage28,611 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage22,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage20,753 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage13,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage57,759 miles
Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
Mileage47,706 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 SZL

What car is FP51 SZL?

FP51 SZL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FP51 SZL?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 SZL was 50,756 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 SZL passed its MOT?

FP51 SZL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2019.

Is FP51 SZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 SZL 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 FP51 SZL?

FP51 SZL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.