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BT51 VHV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 75,973 miles on the clock, averaging 3,157 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 VHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,157

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,708
Average per year3,157
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT51 VHV 29k41k53k64k76k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage74,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage71,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage67,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage65,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage62,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage60,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage56,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage53,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage47,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage44,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage40,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage37,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage32,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage29,371 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 VHV

What car is BT51 VHV?

BT51 VHV is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 VHV?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 VHV was 75,973 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 VHV passed its MOT?

BT51 VHV has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is BT51 VHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 VHV 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 VHV?

BT51 VHV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.