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SH51 LFL

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 121,978 miles on the clock, averaging 6,106 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 LFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,106

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 reading121,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,214
Average per year6,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 LFL 56k73k89k106k122k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage117,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
PASS
Mileage115,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage111,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,606 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,521 miles
Since last MOT+13,885 miles
PASS
Mileage94,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage87,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage81,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage76,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage70,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage66,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,066 miles
PASS
Mileage56,114 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 LFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 LFL

What car is SH51 LFL?

SH51 LFL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 LFL?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 LFL was 121,978 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 LFL passed its MOT?

SH51 LFL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2017.

Is SH51 LFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 LFL 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 SH51 LFL?

SH51 LFL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.