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BL54 ECC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 110,110 miles on the clock, averaging 8,599 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 BL54 ECC

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,110
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,599

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 reading110,110 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL54 ECC 7k33k59k84k110k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage106,194 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage102,364 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage92,964 miles
Since last MOT+12,126 miles
PASS
Mileage80,838 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,680 miles
Since last MOT+15,513 miles
PASS
Mileage65,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage58,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage42,688 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage32,930 miles
Since last MOT+12,162 miles
PASS
Mileage20,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage13,558 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage7,102 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

RegistrationBL54 ECC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BL54 ECC

What car is BL54 ECC?

BL54 ECC is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL54 ECC?

The last recorded mileage for BL54 ECC was 110,110 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL54 ECC passed its MOT?

BL54 ECC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2019.

Is BL54 ECC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL54 ECC 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 BL54 ECC?

BL54 ECC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.