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BG51 VSZ

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1422cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 109,456 miles on the clock, averaging 5,249 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG51 VSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,249

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,249
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 VSZ 20k43k65k87k109k '05'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,456 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage105,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage102,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage98,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage93,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage88,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage83,373 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage78,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage73,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage66,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage61,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage48,100 miles
Since last MOT+33,144 miles
PASS
Mileage14,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,956 miles
PASS
Mileage36,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage31,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage26,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage20,247 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 VSZ

What car is BG51 VSZ?

BG51 VSZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 VSZ?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 VSZ was 109,456 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 VSZ passed its MOT?

BG51 VSZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2022.

Is BG51 VSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 VSZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG51 VSZ?

BG51 VSZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.