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GY51 SXJ

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 82,717 miles on the clock, averaging 4,517 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 SXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,517

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 reading82,717 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 SXJ 20k35k51k67k83k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage77,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage71,817 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage61,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage58,889 miles
Since last MOT+1,076 miles
PASS
Mileage57,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,855 miles
PASS
Mileage55,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage47,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage41,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage36,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage30,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage25,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage19,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 SXJ

What car is GY51 SXJ?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 SXJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 SXJ was 82,717 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 SXJ passed its MOT?

GY51 SXJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2019.

Is GY51 SXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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