Vehicle summary
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 119,229 miles on the clock, averaging 7,834 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 BL04 WEV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,229 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -25 |
| Average per year | 7,834 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BL04 WEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BL04 WEV
What car is BL04 WEV?
BL04 WEV is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL04 WEV?
The last recorded mileage for BL04 WEV was 119,229 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL04 WEV passed its MOT?
BL04 WEV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2019.
Is BL04 WEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL04 WEV 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 WEV?
BL04 WEV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.