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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 144,655 miles on the clock, averaging 11,084 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for BT51 BSY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,655 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 11,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BT51 BSY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 BSY
What car is BT51 BSY?
BT51 BSY is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 BSY?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 BSY was 144,655 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 BSY passed its MOT?
BT51 BSY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2016.
Is BT51 BSY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 BSY 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 BT51 BSY?
BT51 BSY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.