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GY51 SXX

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 117,521 miles on the clock, averaging 7,051 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 SXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,051

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,075
Average per year7,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 SXX 33k54k75k96k118k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage101,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,915 miles
Since last MOT+11,038 miles
PASS
Mileage90,877 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,711 miles
PASS
Mileage79,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,165 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage70,739 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage58,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage49,422 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage42,239 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage33,389 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 SXX

What car is GY51 SXX?

GY51 SXX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 SXX?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 SXX was 117,521 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 SXX passed its MOT?

GY51 SXX has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2018.

Is GY51 SXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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