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SW51 LHB

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 59,695 miles on the clock, averaging 5,755 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW51 LHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,755

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 reading59,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year108
Average per year5,755
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW51 LHB 13k24k36k48k60k '05'14'10

Check SW51 LHB

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,695 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,587 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage50,059 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage32,359 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage28,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage24,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage20,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage16,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage12,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,546 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW51 LHB

What car is SW51 LHB?

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

What is the mileage of SW51 LHB?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 LHB was 59,695 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 LHB passed its MOT?

SW51 LHB has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2014.

Is SW51 LHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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