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BN04 YEV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Purple Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPurple
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 199,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,547 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 BN04 YEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,547

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading199,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year8,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN04 YEV 57k93k129k164k200k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,660 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage194,830 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage191,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,934 miles
PASS
Mileage186,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage180,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage175,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,156 miles
PASS
Mileage165,811 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage151,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,706 miles
PASS
Mileage139,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage130,228 miles
Since last MOT+84,712 miles
PASS
Mileage45,516 miles
PASS
Mileage117,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage106,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage95,755 miles
Since last MOT+12,638 miles
PASS
Mileage83,117 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
Mileage71,295 miles
Since last MOT+13,917 miles
PASS
Mileage57,378 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

RegistrationBN04 YEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BN04 YEV

What car is BN04 YEV?

BN04 YEV is a purple Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BN04 YEV?

The last recorded mileage for BN04 YEV was 199,660 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN04 YEV passed its MOT?

BN04 YEV has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2023.

Is BN04 YEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN04 YEV 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 BN04 YEV?

BN04 YEV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.