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NL61 BZA

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Orange Registered in Newcastle, North · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2011 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 140,327 miles on the clock, averaging 8,741 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL61 BZA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2014
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,741

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year118
Average per year8,741
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL61 BZA 38k64k89k115k140k '14'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,327 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage130,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage121,903 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage115,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage111,450 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
PASS
Mileage100,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage89,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage82,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage80,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,485 miles
Since last MOT+16,738 miles
PASS
Mileage63,747 miles
Since last MOT+13,015 miles
PASS
Mileage50,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage38,797 miles
Since last MOT+349 miles
PASS
Mileage38,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,448 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About NL61 BZA

What car is NL61 BZA?

NL61 BZA is an orange Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2011.

What is the mileage of NL61 BZA?

The last recorded mileage for NL61 BZA was 140,327 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL61 BZA passed its MOT?

NL61 BZA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is NL61 BZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL61 BZA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL61 BZA?

NL61 BZA is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.