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GY51 XCT

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 198,817 miles on the clock, averaging 14,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 XCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
14,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year14,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 XCT 42k82k121k160k199k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,817 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,815 miles
Since last MOT+24,301 miles
PASS
Mileage174,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,514 miles
Since last MOT+25,864 miles
PASS
Mileage148,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,650 miles
Since last MOT+15,787 miles
PASS
Mileage132,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,863 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,962 miles
Since last MOT+15,349 miles
PASS
Mileage116,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,613 miles
Since last MOT+14,002 miles
PASS
Mileage102,611 miles
Since last MOT+13,480 miles
PASS
Mileage89,131 miles
Since last MOT+14,364 miles
PASS
Mileage74,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage66,151 miles
Since last MOT+12,555 miles
PASS
Mileage53,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage42,491 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XCT
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 XCT

What car is GY51 XCT?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 XCT?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 XCT was 198,817 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 XCT passed its MOT?

GY51 XCT has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2016.

Is GY51 XCT ULEZ compliant?

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

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