Where was the WS51A number plate registered?

Vehicles with the WS51A prefix were first registered in Bristol, South West through official DVLA regional allocation tag WS.

What year was a WS51A registration plate released?

The WS51A series was issued during September 2001 to February 2002.

What is the MOT pass rate for WS51A vehicles?

Vehicles in the WS51A cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 70% based on 10 recorded DVSA inspections.

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WS51A Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Bristol, South West during September 2001 to February 2002 with registration prefix WS51A.

Area Office: Bristol (Bristol, South West)
Release Period: September 2001 to February 2002
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70%

Popular Makes

MERCEDES-BENZ 33.3% (1)

VAUXHALL 33.3% (1)

VOLVO 33.3% (1)

70%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 10 historical tests

Common Colors

BLACK1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

RED1 vehicles

Active Plates in WS51A Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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WS51AES

MOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.1L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Mar 2015
MOT Expiry: 19 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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WS51ALF

TaxedMOT Valid

VAUXHALL ASTRA ELITE NAV TURBO D

1.5L · DIESEL · RED

First Used: Feb 2020
MOT Expiry: 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: RED

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WS51ANY

TaxedMOT Expired

VOLVO XC90 + T8 PHEV AWD AUTO

2.0L · HYBRID ELECTRIC · BLACK

First Used: Jun 2024
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for WS51A Makes

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

MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems VOLVO Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about WS51A Plates

Where was the WS51A number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with WS51A were assigned to the Bristol covering Bristol, South West. The first two letters (WS) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is WS51A?

The WS51A age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2001 to February 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a WS51A 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.