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EF51 BNX

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 50,119 miles on the clock, averaging 4,552 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,552

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 reading50,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,028
Average per year4,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BNX 15k24k33k41k50k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,119 miles
Since last MOT+12,028 miles
PASS
Mileage38,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage29,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage25,081 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage25,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage21,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage19,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage15,798 miles
Since last MOT+755 miles
PASS
Mileage15,043 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF51 BNX

What car is EF51 BNX?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 BNX?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BNX was 50,119 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BNX passed its MOT?

EF51 BNX has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2014.

Is EF51 BNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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