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GV51 FVC

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 137,478 miles on the clock, averaging 11,181 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV51 FVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,921
Average per year11,181
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV51 FVC 39k64k88k113k137k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage128,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage119,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,966 miles
PASS
Mileage110,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,830 miles
PASS
Mileage99,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,062 miles
PASS
Mileage89,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,924 miles
PASS
Mileage72,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage66,177 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,471 miles
PASS
Mileage53,237 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,154 miles
Since last MOT+13,727 miles
PASS
Mileage39,427 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 FVC

What car is GV51 FVC?

GV51 FVC is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 FVC?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 FVC was 137,478 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 FVC passed its MOT?

GV51 FVC has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2014.

Is GV51 FVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 FVC 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 GV51 FVC?

GV51 FVC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.