Vehicle summary
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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 122,796 miles on the clock, averaging 6,927 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BN51 HKE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,927 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 HKE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 HKE
What car is BN51 HKE?
BN51 HKE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 HKE?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 HKE was 122,796 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 HKE passed its MOT?
BN51 HKE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2018.
Is BN51 HKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 HKE 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 HKE?
BN51 HKE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.