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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 89,760 miles on the clock, averaging 5,840 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 ML04 BWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,840 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | ML04 BWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About ML04 BWE
What car is ML04 BWE?
ML04 BWE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML04 BWE?
The last recorded mileage for ML04 BWE was 89,760 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML04 BWE passed its MOT?
ML04 BWE has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.
Is ML04 BWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML04 BWE 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 ML04 BWE?
ML04 BWE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.