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PY51 BYC

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 86,459 miles on the clock, averaging 6,704 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 BYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,704

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,459 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 BYC 17k35k52k69k86k '05'16'11

Check PY51 BYC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage78,025 miles
Since last MOT+10,323 miles
PASS
Mileage67,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage58,404 miles
Since last MOT+14,020 miles
PASS
Mileage44,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage39,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage34,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage31,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage25,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage18,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage17,273 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 BYC

What car is PY51 BYC?

PY51 BYC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PY51 BYC?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 BYC was 86,459 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 BYC passed its MOT?

PY51 BYC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2016.

Is PY51 BYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 BYC 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 PY51 BYC?

PY51 BYC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.