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LR51 BTU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 69,032 miles on the clock, averaging 7,925 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR51 BTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,925

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 reading69,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,277
Average per year7,925
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR51 BTU 20k33k45k57k69k '06'12'10

Check LR51 BTU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage60,755 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage47,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,362 miles
PASS
Mileage35,866 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,864 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage27,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage20,424 miles
FAIL

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR51 BTU

What car is LR51 BTU?

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

What is the mileage of LR51 BTU?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 BTU was 69,032 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 BTU passed its MOT?

LR51 BTU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2012.

Is LR51 BTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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