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BD61 DYU

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2012 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 72,516 miles on the clock, averaging 4,245 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD61 DYU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2014
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,304
Average per year4,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD61 DYU 25k37k49k61k73k '14'26'20

Check BD61 DYU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage70,212 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage66,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage62,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage60,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage52,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage46,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage39,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage33,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage30,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage28,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage27,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About BD61 DYU

What car is BD61 DYU?

BD61 DYU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BD61 DYU?

The last recorded mileage for BD61 DYU was 72,516 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD61 DYU passed its MOT?

BD61 DYU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is BD61 DYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD61 DYU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BD61 DYU?

BD61 DYU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.