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BJ04 FGE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 164,568 miles on the clock, averaging 7,808 miles per year, around 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 FGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,808

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,568 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,788
Average per year7,808
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 FGE 30k64k97k131k165k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage161,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage156,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage154,162 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,142 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage153,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,349 miles
Since last MOT+872 miles
PASS
Mileage152,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage150,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage147,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage144,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage133,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,770 miles
Since last MOT+12,325 miles
PASS
Mileage113,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,445 miles
Since last MOT+12,370 miles
PASS
Mileage101,075 miles
Since last MOT+12,262 miles
PASS
Mileage88,813 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage75,680 miles
Since last MOT+13,241 miles
PASS
Mileage62,439 miles
Since last MOT+16,290 miles
PASS
Mileage46,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,194 miles
PASS
Mileage34,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage30,097 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 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 FGE

What car is BJ04 FGE?

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

What is the mileage of BJ04 FGE?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 FGE was 164,568 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 FGE passed its MOT?

BJ04 FGE has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2024.

Is BJ04 FGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 FGE 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 FGE?

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