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GY51 SYH

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 172,145 miles on the clock, averaging 7,746 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 SYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,746

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year7,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 SYH 57k85k114k143k172k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,145 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,114 miles
Since last MOT+43,140 miles
PASS
Mileage128,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage126,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage124,403 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage122,184 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage119,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage116,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage112,107 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage97,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage93,285 miles
Since last MOT+12,724 miles
PASS
Mileage80,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,140 miles
PASS
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,865 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,556 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SYH
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 SYH

What car is GY51 SYH?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 SYH?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 SYH was 172,145 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 SYH passed its MOT?

GY51 SYH has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2021.

Is GY51 SYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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