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SL51 FPU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 93,950 miles on the clock, averaging 6,766 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL51 FPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,766

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

Below average
Latest reading93,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year6,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL51 FPU 25k42k59k77k94k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,950 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage84,584 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,915 miles
PASS
Mileage80,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage75,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,826 miles
Since last MOT+12,677 miles
PASS
Mileage63,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,777 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage50,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage42,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage35,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage29,591 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage26,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage24,536 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SL51 FPU

What car is SL51 FPU?

SL51 FPU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SL51 FPU?

The last recorded mileage for SL51 FPU was 93,950 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL51 FPU passed its MOT?

SL51 FPU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2016.

Is SL51 FPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL51 FPU 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 SL51 FPU?

SL51 FPU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.