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GY51 XZR

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 90,640 miles on the clock, averaging 4,828 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 XZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,828

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 reading90,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 XZR 28k43k59k75k91k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,640 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage89,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage84,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage78,220 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage73,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage70,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage65,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage61,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage55,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage50,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage44,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage40,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage34,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage27,662 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,660 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 XZR

What car is GY51 XZR?

GY51 XZR is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 XZR?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 XZR was 90,640 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 XZR passed its MOT?

GY51 XZR has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.

Is GY51 XZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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