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HF04 WBE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 86,435 miles on the clock, averaging 6,602 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 HF04 WBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,602

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 reading86,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,698
Average per year6,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HF04 WBE 27k42k57k72k86k '07'16'12

Check HF04 WBE

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage81,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage76,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage73,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage71,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage68,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage65,086 miles
Since last MOT+16,454 miles
PASS
Mileage48,632 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,626 miles
Since last MOT+21,717 miles
PASS
Mileage26,909 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

RegistrationHF04 WBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About HF04 WBE

What car is HF04 WBE?

HF04 WBE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HF04 WBE?

The last recorded mileage for HF04 WBE was 86,435 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF04 WBE passed its MOT?

HF04 WBE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2016.

Is HF04 WBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF04 WBE 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 HF04 WBE?

HF04 WBE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.