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BJ61 VZP

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 2011 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 146,220 miles on the clock, averaging 10,548 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ61 VZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2014
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,548

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,976
Average per year10,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ61 VZP 39k66k93k120k146k '14'24'20

Check BJ61 VZP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage142,244 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage138,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage133,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage130,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage122,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,832 miles
Since last MOT+21,782 miles
PASS
Mileage101,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,050 miles
Since last MOT+16,845 miles
PASS
Mileage84,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage77,102 miles
Since last MOT+17,044 miles
PASS
Mileage60,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,058 miles
Since last MOT+20,698 miles
PASS
Mileage39,360 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About BJ61 VZP

What car is BJ61 VZP?

BJ61 VZP is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2011.

What is the mileage of BJ61 VZP?

The last recorded mileage for BJ61 VZP was 146,220 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ61 VZP passed its MOT?

BJ61 VZP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2024.

Is BJ61 VZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ61 VZP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BJ61 VZP?

BJ61 VZP is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.