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BL04 WEU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 175,631 miles on the clock, averaging 9,024 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 BL04 WEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,024

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 reading175,631 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL04 WEU 76k101k126k151k176k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage169,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage160,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage150,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,096 miles
Since last MOT+13,740 miles
PASS
Mileage136,356 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,317 miles
Since last MOT+14,761 miles
PASS
Mileage121,556 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,339 miles
PASS
Mileage111,214 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage101,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage92,930 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,694 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage76,340 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

RegistrationBL04 WEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BL04 WEU

What car is BL04 WEU?

BL04 WEU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL04 WEU?

The last recorded mileage for BL04 WEU was 175,631 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL04 WEU passed its MOT?

BL04 WEU has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2018.

Is BL04 WEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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