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BN51 VLL

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 80,926 miles on the clock, averaging 4,982 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 VLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,982

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 reading80,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 VLL 36k47k59k70k81k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage78,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage56,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage53,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage50,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage46,284 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage41,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage36,314 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN51 VLL

What car is BN51 VLL?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 VLL?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 VLL was 80,926 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 VLL passed its MOT?

BN51 VLL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2015.

Is BN51 VLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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