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WF51 BWJ

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourSilver
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 2001 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1422cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 241,512 miles on the clock, averaging 15,883 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WF51 BWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
241,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,883

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading241,512 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,883
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF51 BWJ 78k119k160k201k242k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage241,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage241,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,332 miles
PASS
Mileage232,180 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,160 miles
Since last MOT+17,127 miles
PASS
Mileage215,033 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,210 miles
Since last MOT+18,278 miles
PASS
Mileage195,932 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,649 miles
Since last MOT+17,412 miles
PASS
Mileage178,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,136 miles
Since last MOT+15,993 miles
PASS
Mileage161,143 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,114 miles
Since last MOT+15,694 miles
PASS
Mileage145,420 miles
Since last MOT+15,486 miles
PASS
Mileage129,934 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,933 miles
Since last MOT+18,604 miles
PASS
Mileage111,329 miles
Since last MOT+33,278 miles
PASS
Mileage78,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WF51 BWJ

What car is WF51 BWJ?

WF51 BWJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WF51 BWJ?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 BWJ was 241,512 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 BWJ passed its MOT?

WF51 BWJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2015.

Is WF51 BWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF51 BWJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF51 BWJ?

WF51 BWJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.