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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 147,806 miles on the clock, averaging 8,244 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 GL04 BVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,806 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,484 |
| Average per year | 8,244 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | GL04 BVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GL04 BVZ
What car is GL04 BVZ?
GL04 BVZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GL04 BVZ?
The last recorded mileage for GL04 BVZ was 147,806 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL04 BVZ passed its MOT?
GL04 BVZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2024.
Is GL04 BVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL04 BVZ 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 GL04 BVZ?
GL04 BVZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.