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GY51 VGP

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 41,834 miles on the clock, averaging 3,111 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 VGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,111

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,834 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 VGP 10k18k26k34k42k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage36,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage28,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage24,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage22,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage19,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage17,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage15,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage14,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage12,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage10,238 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 VGP

What car is GY51 VGP?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 VGP?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 VGP was 41,834 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 VGP passed its MOT?

GY51 VGP has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2015.

Is GY51 VGP ULEZ compliant?

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

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