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BN51 OWO

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 77,311 miles on the clock, averaging 4,463 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 OWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,463

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,311 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 OWO 24k37k50k64k77k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage72,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage70,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage67,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage59,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage52,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage47,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage39,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage32,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage27,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage25,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage23,636 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN51 OWO

What car is BN51 OWO?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 OWO?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 OWO was 77,311 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 OWO passed its MOT?

BN51 OWO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2017.

Is BN51 OWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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