Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 78,362 miles on the clock, averaging 5,170 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GY51 BYU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,362 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,920 |
| Average per year | 5,170 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 BYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GY51 BYU
What car is GY51 BYU?
GY51 BYU is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 BYU?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 BYU was 78,362 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 BYU passed its MOT?
GY51 BYU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2018.
Is GY51 BYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 BYU 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 BYU?
GY51 BYU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.