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LR51 BCX

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 74,755 miles on the clock, averaging 5,395 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR51 BCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,395

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,914
Average per year5,395
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR51 BCX 46k53k60k68k75k '06'12'09

Check LR51 BCX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage65,066 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage56,322 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,310 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage45,981 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 BCX

What car is LR51 BCX?

LR51 BCX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 BCX?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 BCX was 74,755 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 BCX passed its MOT?

LR51 BCX has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2012.

Is LR51 BCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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