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LR51 BCU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 97,163 miles on the clock, averaging 7,434 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR51 BCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
7,434

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 reading97,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,101
Average per year7,434
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 BCU 39k53k68k83k97k '08'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage91,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage84,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage75,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage64,967 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,854 miles
Since last MOT+12,489 miles
PASS
Mileage52,365 miles
Since last MOT+11,152 miles
PASS
Mileage41,213 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,210 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage41,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage38,708 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 BCU

What car is LR51 BCU?

LR51 BCU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 BCU was 97,163 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 BCU passed its MOT?

LR51 BCU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2016.

Is LR51 BCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 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 LR51 BCU?

LR51 BCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.