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BK51 KOU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 35,140 miles on the clock, averaging 1,185 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK51 KOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,185

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading35,140 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK51 KOU 15k20k25k30k35k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage33,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,663 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage33,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage31,861 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage30,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage29,741 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage28,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage27,890 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage27,521 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
PASS
Mileage26,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,853 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage25,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage22,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage18,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage15,368 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BK51 KOU

What car is BK51 KOU?

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

What is the mileage of BK51 KOU?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 KOU was 35,140 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 KOU passed its MOT?

BK51 KOU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2022.

Is BK51 KOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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