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BU51W Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during September 2001 to February 2002 with registration prefix BU51W.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: September 2001 to February 2002
Tracked in Batch: 49 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 74.2%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 53.1% (26)

SEAT 14.3% (7)

TOYOTA 4.1% (2)

74.2%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 155 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver14 vehicles

Black8 vehicles

Blue7 vehicles

Active Plates in BU51W Series(49 of 49 displayed)

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER

2.1L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2009
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SEAT LEON

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: May 2007
MOT Expiry: 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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JAGUAR XF

2.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2014
MOT Expiry: 10 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jul 2005
MOT Expiry: 06 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 26 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 08 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 05 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 11 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 19 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 05 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 19 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

3.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2005
MOT Expiry: 09 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW X4

3.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2020
MOT Expiry: 27 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW M8 COMPETITION AUTO

Petrol · Green

First Used: Mar 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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NISSAN NAVARA

2.3L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2017
MOT Expiry: 19 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SEAT IBIZA

1.2L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2014
MOT Expiry: 27 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD MONDEO

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LDV CONVOY

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 31 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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LDV CONVOY

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 06 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SORNMOT Expired

PEUGEOT

0.0L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 30 Apr 2016
Tax Status: SORN
Color: SILVER

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Sep 2008
MOT Expiry: 31 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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TOYOTA YARIS CROSS EXCEL HEV AUTO

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Nov 2022
MOT Expiry: 20 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Aug 2012
MOT Expiry: 17 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MALAGUTI MADDISON

0.1L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 28 Oct 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MALAGUTI JETLINE

0.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 23 Oct 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

3.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 01 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SEAT AROSA

1.0L · Petrol · Bronze

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 26 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Bronze

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SEAT AROSA

1.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SEAT INCA

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 02 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SEAT LEON

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 15 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SEAT LEON

1.8L · Petrol · Bronze

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 16 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Bronze

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AUDI A4

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2015
MOT Expiry: 19 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2002
MOT Expiry: 18 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN MATCH TSI EVO

1.5L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2019
MOT Expiry: 24 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 23 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 15 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 20 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN LUPO

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 15 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 11 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2001
MOT Expiry: 07 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 29 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 12 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 31 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 13 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2001
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2001
MOT Expiry: 09 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2001
MOT Expiry: 12 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BU51W Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems SEAT Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BU51W Plates

Where was the BU51W number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BU51W were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BU) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BU51W?

The BU51W age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2001 to February 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a BU51W vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.