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SY51 PTU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 34,967 miles on the clock, averaging 1,098 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 PTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,098

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year190
Average per year1,098
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 PTU 13k18k24k29k35k '05'25'16

Check SY51 PTU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,967 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
PASS
Mileage34,777 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
PASS
Mileage34,416 miles
Since last MOT+417 miles
PASS
Mileage33,999 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage33,361 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
PASS
Mileage32,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,943 miles
Since last MOT+583 miles
PASS
Mileage32,360 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
PASS
Mileage31,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,148 miles
PASS
Mileage30,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,151 miles
PASS
Mileage29,389 miles
Since last MOT+751 miles
PASS
Mileage28,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,638 miles
Since last MOT+633 miles
PASS
Mileage28,005 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage26,902 miles
Since last MOT+742 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage24,838 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage23,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage22,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage20,142 miles
Since last MOT+970 miles
PASS
Mileage19,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage17,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage13,009 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 PTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 PTU

What car is SY51 PTU?

SY51 PTU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 PTU?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 PTU was 34,967 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 PTU passed its MOT?

SY51 PTU has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is SY51 PTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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