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SY51 XLF

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 115,941 miles on the clock, averaging 8,556 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 XLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,556

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,941 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,556
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 XLF 28k50k72k94k116k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage110,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage108,706 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage104,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage98,279 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage87,194 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,835 miles
PASS
Mileage75,357 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,771 miles
PASS
Mileage63,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage53,257 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,250 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage37,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage27,716 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY51 XLF

What car is SY51 XLF?

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

What is the mileage of SY51 XLF?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 XLF was 115,941 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 XLF passed its MOT?

SY51 XLF has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2016.

Is SY51 XLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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