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SH51 XSE

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 73,160 miles on the clock, averaging 4,034 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 XSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,160
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,034

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,160 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 XSE 57k61k65k69k73k '06'10'08

Check SH51 XSE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage66,121 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage58,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage56,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,961 miles
Since last MOT+381 miles
PASS
Mileage56,580 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XSE
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 XSE

What car is SH51 XSE?

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

What is the mileage of SH51 XSE?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 XSE was 73,160 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 XSE passed its MOT?

SH51 XSE has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2010.

Is SH51 XSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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