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BN51 FPE

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 141,003 miles on the clock, averaging 7,842 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 FPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,842

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 reading141,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,361
Average per year7,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 FPE 40k65k90k116k141k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage138,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage135,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage133,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage129,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage120,268 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage109,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage99,931 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage89,994 miles
Since last MOT+23,792 miles
PASS
Mileage66,202 miles
Since last MOT+12,147 miles
PASS
Mileage54,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage46,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage39,854 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 FPE

What car is BN51 FPE?

BN51 FPE is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 FPE?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 FPE was 141,003 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 FPE passed its MOT?

BN51 FPE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2018.

Is BN51 FPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 FPE 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 BN51 FPE?

BN51 FPE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.