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SY51 PVA

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,504 miles on the clock, averaging 6,749 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 PVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,749

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

Below average
Latest reading105,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,749
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY51 PVA 41k57k73k89k106k '06'16'12

Check SY51 PVA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage100,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage93,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage87,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage84,350 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage78,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage71,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage66,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage49,837 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage40,698 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 PVA
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 PVA

What car is SY51 PVA?

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

What is the mileage of SY51 PVA?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 PVA was 105,504 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 PVA passed its MOT?

SY51 PVA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2016.

Is SY51 PVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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