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MX51 BTU

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 102,152 miles on the clock, averaging 4,726 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 BTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,726

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,525
Average per year4,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 BTU 16k38k59k81k102k '06'24'17

Check MX51 BTU

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage94,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage91,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage87,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage84,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage81,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage77,842 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage70,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,575 miles
Since last MOT+25,978 miles
PASS
Mileage44,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,597 miles
PASS
Mileage59,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage53,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage48,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage43,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage38,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage31,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage25,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage18,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage16,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 BTU

What car is MX51 BTU?

MX51 BTU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MX51 BTU?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 BTU was 102,152 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 BTU passed its MOT?

MX51 BTU has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2024.

Is MX51 BTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 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 MX51 BTU?

MX51 BTU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.