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SY04 BZR

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 81,989 miles on the clock, averaging 4,563 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 SY04 BZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,563

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,989 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY04 BZR 46k55k64k73k82k '07'15'11

Check SY04 BZR

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,989 miles
Since last MOT+15,006 miles
PASS
Mileage66,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage60,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage58,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage55,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage51,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,957 miles
Since last MOT+872 miles
PASS
Mileage51,085 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage45,673 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

RegistrationSY04 BZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SY04 BZR

What car is SY04 BZR?

SY04 BZR is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SY04 BZR?

The last recorded mileage for SY04 BZR was 81,989 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY04 BZR passed its MOT?

SY04 BZR has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2015.

Is SY04 BZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY04 BZR 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 SY04 BZR?

SY04 BZR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.