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BK51 DFU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 156,049 miles on the clock, averaging 4,792 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK51 DFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,792

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading156,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,065
Average per year4,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK51 DFU 72k93k114k135k156k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage153,984 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,968 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
PASS
Mileage153,923 miles
Since last MOT+360 miles
PASS
Mileage153,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage148,670 miles
Since last MOT+16,004 miles
PASS
Mileage132,666 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,650 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,590 miles
Since last MOT+8,984 miles
PASS
Mileage123,606 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,379 miles
PASS
Mileage114,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage112,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage108,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage105,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage103,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage101,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage99,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage92,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage77,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage71,607 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BK51 DFU

What car is BK51 DFU?

BK51 DFU is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BK51 DFU?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 DFU was 156,049 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 DFU passed its MOT?

BK51 DFU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2024.

Is BK51 DFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK51 DFU 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 BK51 DFU?

BK51 DFU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.