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 1781cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 109,092 miles on the clock, averaging 6,235 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN51 VML
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,092 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,595 |
| Average per year | 6,235 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 VML |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 VML
What car is BN51 VML?
BN51 VML is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 VML?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 VML was 109,092 miles, recorded on 1 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 VML passed its MOT?
BN51 VML has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 May 2014.
Is BN51 VML ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 VML 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 VML?
BN51 VML is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.