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BG51 VTA

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 105,609 miles on the clock, averaging 7,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG51 VTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,982

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,001
Average per year7,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 VTA 23k44k64k85k106k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage98,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage96,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,748 miles
PASS
Mileage84,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,276 miles
Since last MOT+12,882 miles
PASS
Mileage71,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage63,939 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage54,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage46,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage39,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage34,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage26,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage23,042 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 VTA

What car is BG51 VTA?

BG51 VTA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 VTA?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 VTA was 105,609 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 VTA passed its MOT?

BG51 VTA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.

Is BG51 VTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 VTA 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 VTA?

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