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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 81,635 miles on the clock, averaging 4,785 miles per year, well 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 BWM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,635 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,845 |
| Average per year | 4,785 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 BWM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 BWM
What car is ML04 BWM?
ML04 BWM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML04 BWM?
The last recorded mileage for ML04 BWM was 81,635 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML04 BWM passed its MOT?
ML04 BWM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2019.
Is ML04 BWM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML04 BWM 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 BWM?
ML04 BWM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.