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BJ04 AJV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 109,371 miles on the clock, averaging 5,369 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 BJ04 AJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,371
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,369

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,371 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,181
Average per year5,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 AJV 12k36k61k85k109k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,181 miles
PASS
Mileage108,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage101,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage92,288 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage87,959 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage83,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage80,110 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage75,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage70,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage65,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage59,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage54,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage42,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage36,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,779 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage29,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage22,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,231 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage11,725 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

RegistrationBJ04 AJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 AJV

What car is BJ04 AJV?

BJ04 AJV is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BJ04 AJV?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 AJV was 109,371 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 AJV passed its MOT?

BJ04 AJV has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.

Is BJ04 AJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 AJV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BJ04 AJV?

BJ04 AJV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.