Where was the WS51B number plate registered?

Vehicles with the WS51B prefix were first registered in Bristol, South West through official DVLA regional allocation tag WS.

What year was a WS51B registration plate released?

The WS51B series was issued during September 2001 to February 2002.

What is the MOT pass rate for WS51B vehicles?

Vehicles in the WS51B cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 85.7% based on 7 recorded DVSA inspections.

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WS51B Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Bristol, South West during September 2001 to February 2002 with registration prefix WS51B.

Area Office: Bristol (Bristol, South West)
Release Period: September 2001 to February 2002
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 85.7%

Popular Makes

BMW 33.3% (1)

FIAT 33.3% (1)

LAND ROVER 33.3% (1)

85.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 7 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

Red1 vehicles

Active Plates in WS51B Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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WS51BAZ

MOT Valid

LAND ROVER R ROVER SPORT A-BIO DYN PHEV A

2.0L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Red

First Used: Oct 2021
MOT Expiry: 16 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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WS51BBS

MOT Expired

BMW M340I XDRIVE MHEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Jan 2026
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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WS51BUD

MOT Valid

FIAT HOBBY MOTORHOME

2.8L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Feb 2002
MOT Expiry: 22 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for WS51B Makes

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

BMW Common Problems FIAT Common Problems LAND ROVER Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about WS51B Plates

Where was the WS51B number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with WS51B 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 WS51B?

The WS51B age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2001 to February 2002.

How can I check the MOT history of a WS51B 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.