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GY51 BHE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 30,143 miles on the clock, averaging 2,092 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 BHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
30,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,092

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading30,143 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 BHE 11k16k21k25k30k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage28,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,190 miles
PASS
Mileage263,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage263,382 miles
Since last MOT+239,128 miles
PASS
Mileage24,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage22,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage19,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage17,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage15,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage13,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage11,333 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 BHE

What car is GY51 BHE?

GY51 BHE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 BHE?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 BHE was 30,143 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 BHE passed its MOT?

GY51 BHE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2015.

Is GY51 BHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 BHE 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 GY51 BHE?

GY51 BHE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.