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EF51 BMU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 92,086 miles on the clock, averaging 7,617 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,617

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,763
Average per year7,617
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF51 BMU 30k45k61k77k92k '05'14'10

Check EF51 BMU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage82,323 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage73,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage65,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage59,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage50,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage43,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage37,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
PASS
Mileage29,920 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 BMU

What car is EF51 BMU?

EF51 BMU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 BMU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BMU was 92,086 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BMU passed its MOT?

EF51 BMU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2014.

Is EF51 BMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 BMU 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 EF51 BMU?

EF51 BMU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.