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YR51 BZN

2001 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 99,126 miles on the clock, averaging 4,400 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 BZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,400

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year384
Average per year4,400
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 BZN 36k52k67k83k99k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,126 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
PASS
Mileage98,742 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage91,336 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage85,150 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage82,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage79,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage76,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage73,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage64,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage59,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage53,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage48,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,262 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
PASS
Mileage35,782 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 BZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 BZN

What car is YR51 BZN?

YR51 BZN is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 BZN?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 BZN was 99,126 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 BZN passed its MOT?

YR51 BZN has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2021.

Is YR51 BZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 BZN 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 YR51 BZN?

YR51 BZN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.