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BL04 EFK

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Maroon Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourMaroon
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 109,595 miles on the clock, averaging 7,410 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BL04 EFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,410

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,689
Average per year7,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL04 EFK 10k35k60k85k110k '07'20'13

Check BL04 EFK

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage105,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,906 miles
Since last MOT+15,867 miles
PASS
Mileage90,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage85,462 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage80,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage75,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage72,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage67,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage60,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage56,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage49,408 miles
Since last MOT+14,324 miles
PASS
Mileage35,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,084 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage23,352 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,351 miles
Since last MOT+13,835 miles
PASS
Mileage9,516 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage9,504 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BL04 EFK

What car is BL04 EFK?

BL04 EFK is a maroon Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL04 EFK?

The last recorded mileage for BL04 EFK was 109,595 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL04 EFK passed its MOT?

BL04 EFK has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2020.

Is BL04 EFK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL04 EFK 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 BL04 EFK?

BL04 EFK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.