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BV04 THN

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 137,775 miles on the clock, averaging 8,760 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 BV04 THN

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,760

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 reading137,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year63
Average per year8,760
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV04 THN 22k51k80k109k138k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,775 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage132,552 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage127,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage120,270 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage111,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage100,877 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,211 miles
PASS
Mileage88,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,350 miles
PASS
Mileage77,150 miles
Since last MOT+11,667 miles
PASS
Mileage65,483 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage54,867 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage45,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage38,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage22,779 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,462 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

RegistrationBV04 THN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BV04 THN

What car is BV04 THN?

BV04 THN is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BV04 THN?

The last recorded mileage for BV04 THN was 137,775 miles, recorded on 12 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV04 THN passed its MOT?

BV04 THN has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2020.

Is BV04 THN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV04 THN 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 BV04 THN?

BV04 THN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.