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SY51 GSO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 92,527 miles on the clock, averaging 5,820 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 GSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,820

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,527 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,841
Average per year5,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 GSO 40k53k66k79k93k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage88,686 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage87,216 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage79,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage73,208 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage66,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage60,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage47,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage39,725 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 GSO

What car is SY51 GSO?

SY51 GSO is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 GSO?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 GSO was 92,527 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 GSO passed its MOT?

SY51 GSO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2015.

Is SY51 GSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 GSO 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 GSO?

SY51 GSO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.