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LD51 BCU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 177,199 miles on the clock, averaging 11,591 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LD51 BCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,591

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,199 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,591
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LD51 BCU 50k81k113k145k177k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage170,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage162,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage151,551 miles
Since last MOT+15,411 miles
PASS
Mileage136,140 miles
Since last MOT+15,236 miles
PASS
Mileage120,904 miles
Since last MOT+12,287 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,796 miles
PASS
Mileage96,821 miles
Since last MOT+14,182 miles
PASS
Mileage82,639 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage69,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,840 miles
PASS
Mileage59,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage49,541 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LD51 BCU

What car is LD51 BCU?

LD51 BCU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LD51 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for LD51 BCU was 177,199 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD51 BCU passed its MOT?

LD51 BCU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2016.

Is LD51 BCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD51 BCU 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 LD51 BCU?

LD51 BCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.