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PY61 BHW

2011 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2011 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 99,335 miles on the clock, averaging 7,197 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PY61 BHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2014
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,197

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 reading99,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,931
Average per year7,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY61 BHW 21k41k60k80k99k '14'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage95,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage91,959 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage85,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage78,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage72,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,614 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage70,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage64,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,471 miles
PASS
Mileage58,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage51,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,883 miles
Since last MOT+19,098 miles
PASS
Mileage32,785 miles
Since last MOT+11,895 miles
PASS
Mileage20,890 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About PY61 BHW

What car is PY61 BHW?

PY61 BHW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2011.

What is the mileage of PY61 BHW?

The last recorded mileage for PY61 BHW was 99,335 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY61 BHW passed its MOT?

PY61 BHW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2025.

Is PY61 BHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY61 BHW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is PY61 BHW?

PY61 BHW is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.