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BF54 UVW

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 123,199 miles on the clock, averaging 7,313 miles per year, 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 UVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,313

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

Below average
Latest reading123,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF54 UVW 27k51k75k99k123k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage117,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,563 miles
PASS
Mileage109,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage102,291 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage97,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage90,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage85,772 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage74,792 miles
Since last MOT+11,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,715 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage52,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage46,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage37,014 miles
Since last MOT+10,498 miles
PASS
Mileage26,516 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF54 UVW

What car is BF54 UVW?

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

What is the mileage of BF54 UVW?

The last recorded mileage for BF54 UVW was 123,199 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF54 UVW passed its MOT?

BF54 UVW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2020.

Is BF54 UVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF54 UVW 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 UVW?

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