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BJ04 XZG

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 227,680 miles on the clock, averaging 10,377 miles per year, above 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 XZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,680
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
10,377

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,713
Average per year10,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 XZG 36k84k132k180k228k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage227,680 miles
Since last MOT+21,713 miles
PASS
Mileage205,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,967 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,965 miles
Since last MOT+16,200 miles
PASS
Mileage189,765 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage189,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage186,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,420 miles
PASS
Mileage178,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage169,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage161,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage155,572 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
PASS
Mileage144,795 miles
Since last MOT+13,677 miles
PASS
Mileage131,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,118 miles
Since last MOT+13,190 miles
PASS
Mileage117,928 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
PASS
Mileage106,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage99,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,228 miles
PASS
Mileage88,471 miles
Since last MOT+13,604 miles
PASS
Mileage74,867 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,839 miles
Since last MOT+12,147 miles
PASS
Mileage62,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
PASS
Mileage50,506 miles
Since last MOT+14,548 miles
PASS
Mileage35,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,958 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 XZG
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 XZG

What car is BJ04 XZG?

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

What is the mileage of BJ04 XZG?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 XZG was 227,680 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 XZG passed its MOT?

BJ04 XZG has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 21 Oct 2025.

Is BJ04 XZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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