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SH61 GCU

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2011 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1199cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 112,889 miles on the clock, averaging 7,503 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH61 GCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2014
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,889 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH61 GCU 25k47k69k91k113k '14'26'20

Check SH61 GCU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage110,070 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,248 miles
PASS
Mileage95,805 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage92,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage86,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage81,039 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage71,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,595 miles
Since last MOT+20,788 miles
PASS
Mileage50,807 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,806 miles
Since last MOT+11,237 miles
PASS
Mileage39,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,984 miles
PASS
Mileage35,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage30,353 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage24,519 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 GCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SH61 GCU

What car is SH61 GCU?

SH61 GCU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2011.

What is the mileage of SH61 GCU?

The last recorded mileage for SH61 GCU was 112,889 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH61 GCU passed its MOT?

SH61 GCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2026.

Is SH61 GCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH61 GCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH61 GCU?

SH61 GCU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.