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BK51 PYL

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 112,840 miles on the clock, averaging 7,387 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK51 PYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,387

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 reading112,840 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK51 PYL 41k59k77k95k113k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage102,429 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage94,247 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage90,325 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage87,906 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage84,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage78,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage73,905 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,833 miles
PASS
Mileage61,064 miles
Since last MOT+11,021 miles
PASS
Mileage50,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage40,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,843 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BK51 PYL

What car is BK51 PYL?

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

What is the mileage of BK51 PYL?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 PYL was 112,840 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 PYL passed its MOT?

BK51 PYL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2015.

Is BK51 PYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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