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BN51 HKB

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 5 (44% pass rate). It has 77,257 miles on the clock, averaging 8,070 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 HKB

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
44%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,070

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading77,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,221
Average per year8,070
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 HKB 25k38k51k64k77k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage77,257 miles
Since last MOT+13,221 miles
PASS
Mileage64,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,180 miles
PASS
Mileage53,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage45,576 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,571 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage35,487 miles
Since last MOT+10,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,262 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 HKB

What car is BN51 HKB?

BN51 HKB is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 HKB?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 HKB was 77,257 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 HKB passed its MOT?

BN51 HKB has had 9 MOT tests with a 44% pass rate (4 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Mar 2013.

Is BN51 HKB ULEZ compliant?

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

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