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BF54 HGE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 103,838 miles on the clock, averaging 4,651 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BF54 HGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,837
Average per year4,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF54 HGE 24k44k64k84k104k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage101,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
Mileage99,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage97,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage93,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage84,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage80,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage76,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage66,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage60,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage54,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage49,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage42,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage34,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage29,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage23,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,634 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BF54 HGE

What car is BF54 HGE?

BF54 HGE is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BF54 HGE?

The last recorded mileage for BF54 HGE was 103,838 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF54 HGE passed its MOT?

BF54 HGE has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is BF54 HGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF54 HGE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF54 HGE?

BF54 HGE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.