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SW51 FAU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 110,313 miles on the clock, averaging 4,287 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW51 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,287

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

Low mileage
Latest reading110,313 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW51 FAU 77k85k94k102k110k '06'14'11

Check SW51 FAU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,409 miles
PASS
Mileage108,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage106,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage101,522 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage97,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOT+15,394 miles
PASS
Mileage76,785 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SW51 FAU

What car is SW51 FAU?

SW51 FAU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.

What is the mileage of SW51 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 FAU was 110,313 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 FAU passed its MOT?

SW51 FAU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2014.

Is SW51 FAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 FAU 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 SW51 FAU?

SW51 FAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.