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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 97,510 miles on the clock, averaging 10,131 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SY51 POA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 97,510 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,815 |
| Average per year | 10,131 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 POA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 POA
What car is SY51 POA?
SY51 POA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 POA?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 POA was 97,510 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 POA passed its MOT?
SY51 POA has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2011.
Is SY51 POA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 POA 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 POA?
SY51 POA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.