Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 87,290 miles on the clock, averaging 4,360 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MX51 BAU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,290 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,360 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MX51 BAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MX51 BAU
What car is MX51 BAU?
MX51 BAU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MX51 BAU?
The last recorded mileage for MX51 BAU was 87,290 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX51 BAU passed its MOT?
MX51 BAU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2020.
Is MX51 BAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 BAU 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 MX51 BAU?
MX51 BAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.