Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 51,831 miles on the clock, averaging 4,220 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY51 BWL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 51,831 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,220 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 BWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 BWL
What car is SY51 BWL?
SY51 BWL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 BWL?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 BWL was 51,831 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 BWL passed its MOT?
SY51 BWL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2014.
Is SY51 BWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 BWL 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 SY51 BWL?
SY51 BWL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.