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GV51 FXS

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 11 (48% pass rate). It has 114,795 miles on the clock, averaging 6,137 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV51 FXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
48%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,137

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,795 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,137
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 FXS 44k62k80k97k115k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage107,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage97,900 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,897 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage89,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage84,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage76,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage72,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage64,609 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,608 miles
Since last MOT+17,113 miles
PASS
Mileage47,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage44,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 FXS

What car is GV51 FXS?

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

What is the mileage of GV51 FXS?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 FXS was 114,795 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 FXS passed its MOT?

GV51 FXS has had 21 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (10 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2017.

Is GV51 FXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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