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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 141,148 miles on the clock, averaging 11,345 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GY51 LKU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,148 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 11,345 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 LKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 LKU
What car is GY51 LKU?
GY51 LKU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 LKU?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 LKU was 141,148 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 LKU passed its MOT?
GY51 LKU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2014.
Is GY51 LKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 LKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY51 LKU?
GY51 LKU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.