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BN51 OWP

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 112,848 miles on the clock, averaging 5,429 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 OWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,848
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,848 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 OWP 48k64k80k97k113k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage108,047 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage103,922 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage99,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage95,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage90,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage88,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage85,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage78,198 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage68,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage59,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,437 miles
PASS
Mileage48,000 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN51 OWP

What car is BN51 OWP?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 OWP?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 OWP was 112,848 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 OWP passed its MOT?

BN51 OWP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2018.

Is BN51 OWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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