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SH51 PAO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1422cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 130,213 miles on the clock, averaging 4,630 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 PAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,630

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading130,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,947
Average per year4,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 PAO 44k66k87k109k130k '05'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage126,266 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage116,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage112,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage108,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage96,346 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage91,910 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,900 miles
Since last MOT+13,070 miles
PASS
Mileage78,830 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,768 miles
Since last MOT+12,454 miles
PASS
Mileage66,314 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
PASS
Mileage66,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage59,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage58,519 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage57,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,430 miles
PASS
Mileage56,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage54,141 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage50,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,943 miles
PASS
Mileage44,489 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 PAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 PAO

What car is SH51 PAO?

SH51 PAO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 PAO?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 PAO was 130,213 miles, recorded on 30 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 PAO passed its MOT?

SH51 PAO has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2024.

Is SH51 PAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 PAO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH51 PAO?

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