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SH51 XRY

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 103,905 miles on the clock, averaging 5,929 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 XRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,929

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

Below average
Latest reading103,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,455
Average per year5,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 XRY 32k50k68k86k104k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage95,450 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage89,541 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,538 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage76,144 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage68,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage62,847 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage56,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,869 miles
Since last MOT+11,410 miles
PASS
Mileage45,459 miles
Since last MOT+1,561 miles
PASS
Mileage43,898 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
PASS
Mileage43,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage36,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage32,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 XRY

What car is SH51 XRY?

SH51 XRY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 XRY?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 XRY was 103,905 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 XRY passed its MOT?

SH51 XRY has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2018.

Is SH51 XRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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