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BD51 FWU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 119,860 miles on the clock, averaging 6,579 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD51 FWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,579

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year935
Average per year6,579
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD51 FWU 22k46k71k95k120k '05'20'15

Check BD51 FWU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,860 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage118,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage114,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage108,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage102,745 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage95,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage88,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage83,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage78,187 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage70,034 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage60,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,021 miles
PASS
Mileage51,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage41,654 miles
Since last MOT+11,542 miles
PASS
Mileage30,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage25,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage21,904 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BD51 FWU

What car is BD51 FWU?

BD51 FWU is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BD51 FWU?

The last recorded mileage for BD51 FWU was 119,860 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD51 FWU passed its MOT?

BD51 FWU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is BD51 FWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD51 FWU 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 BD51 FWU?

BD51 FWU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.