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SH51 XRT

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourPurple
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 76,302 miles on the clock, averaging 4,364 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 XRT

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,364

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,174
Average per year4,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 XRT 24k37k50k63k76k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage72,128 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage66,475 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage59,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage50,787 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage46,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,614 miles
PASS
Mileage43,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage41,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage38,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage35,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage31,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage24,175 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH51 XRT

What car is SH51 XRT?

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

What is the mileage of SH51 XRT?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 XRT was 76,302 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 XRT passed its MOT?

SH51 XRT has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2017.

Is SH51 XRT ULEZ compliant?

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

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