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GY51 FUV

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 72,544 miles on the clock, averaging 2,816 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 FUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,816

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,224
Average per year2,816
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 FUV 14k29k43k58k73k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage62,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage59,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage55,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage51,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage47,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage45,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage43,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage40,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage37,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage34,488 miles
Since last MOT+497 miles
PASS
Mileage33,991 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage31,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage29,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage27,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage25,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage23,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage19,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage14,275 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 FUV

What car is GY51 FUV?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 FUV?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 FUV was 72,544 miles, recorded on 4 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 FUV passed its MOT?

GY51 FUV has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2026.

Is GY51 FUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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