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SP51 HBU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 67,229 miles on the clock, averaging 5,057 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 HBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading67,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year5,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 HBU 19k31k43k55k67k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,229 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage63,001 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage59,504 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage53,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage50,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage45,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,729 miles
Since last MOT+858 miles
PASS
Mileage44,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage38,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage33,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage28,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,453 miles
PASS
Mileage19,436 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 HBU

What car is SP51 HBU?

SP51 HBU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.

What is the mileage of SP51 HBU?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 HBU was 67,229 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 HBU passed its MOT?

SP51 HBU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2015.

Is SP51 HBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 HBU 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 SP51 HBU?

SP51 HBU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.