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SA51 ECE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 89,706 miles on the clock, averaging 2,126 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA51 ECE

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,126

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 reading89,706 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA51 ECE 67k73k78k84k90k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage81,431 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage79,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage72,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage67,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,820 miles
PASS
Mileage94,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage88,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage81,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage78,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage75,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage71,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage66,908 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ECE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SA51 ECE

What car is SA51 ECE?

SA51 ECE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SA51 ECE?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 ECE was 89,706 miles, recorded on 4 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 ECE passed its MOT?

SA51 ECE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2017.

Is SA51 ECE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA51 ECE 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 SA51 ECE?

SA51 ECE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.