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BW04 GTZ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 113,401 miles on the clock, averaging 6,150 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BW04 GTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,150

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW04 GTZ 29k50k71k92k113k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,401 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage104,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage101,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage96,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage92,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage88,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage85,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage79,065 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,060 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage65,724 miles
Since last MOT+15,008 miles
PASS
Mileage50,716 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage43,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage39,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,582 miles
PASS
Mileage29,310 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BW04 GTZ

What car is BW04 GTZ?

BW04 GTZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BW04 GTZ?

The last recorded mileage for BW04 GTZ was 113,401 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW04 GTZ passed its MOT?

BW04 GTZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2021.

Is BW04 GTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW04 GTZ 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 BW04 GTZ?

BW04 GTZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.