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GY51 XYX

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 84,972 miles on the clock, averaging 7,196 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 XYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,196

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 reading84,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,518
Average per year7,196
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 XYX 38k50k62k73k85k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage75,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage65,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage56,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage46,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage38,278 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XYX
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 XYX

What car is GY51 XYX?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 XYX?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 XYX was 84,972 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 XYX passed its MOT?

GY51 XYX has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2013.

Is GY51 XYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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