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 Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 168,027 miles on the clock, averaging 7,646 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG51 BVA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,027 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,399 |
| Average per year | 7,646 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG51 BVA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 BVA
What car is BG51 BVA?
BG51 BVA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 BVA?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 BVA was 168,027 miles, recorded on 21 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 BVA passed its MOT?
BG51 BVA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 May 2018.
Is BG51 BVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 BVA 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 BVA?
BG51 BVA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.