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 Petrol 1598cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 74,404 miles on the clock, averaging 6,301 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GY51 VWS
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 74,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,649 |
| Average per year | 6,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 VWS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VWS
What car is GY51 VWS?
GY51 VWS is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 VWS?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 VWS was 74,404 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 VWS passed its MOT?
GY51 VWS has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Nov 2008.
Is GY51 VWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 VWS 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 VWS?
GY51 VWS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.