Vehicle summary
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 Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 84,977 miles on the clock, averaging 4,134 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG51 BKU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 84,977 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 400 |
| Average per year | 4,134 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG51 BKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 BKU
What car is BG51 BKU?
BG51 BKU is a silver Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 BKU?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 BKU was 84,977 miles, recorded on 28 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 BKU passed its MOT?
BG51 BKU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 28 May 2019.
Is BG51 BKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 BKU 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 BG51 BKU?
BG51 BKU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.