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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LR54 BCXMOT history

LR54 BCX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LR54 BCX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,262 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BCX was last recorded at 105,262 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2008: 16,540 miles, lower than 19,580 miles on 10 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,479 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,783 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,262 miles
  • 2025 – 102,479 miles
  • 2024 – 99,579 miles
  • 2023 – 91,663 miles
  • 2021 – 87,463 miles
  • 2020 – 84,908 miles
  • 2019 – 80,714 miles
  • 2018 – 74,943 miles
  • 2017 – 69,318 miles
  • 2016 – 64,119 miles
  • 2015 – 59,682 miles
  • 2014 – 52,785 miles
  • 2013 – 48,264 miles
  • 2012 – 43,249 miles
  • 2011 – 28,823 miles
  • 2010 – 24,973 miles
  • 2009 – 20,100 miles
  • 2008 – 16,540 miles
  • 2007 – 19,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH at brake calliper ends. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    908029912655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH at brake calliper ends. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail105,261 miles (+2,782)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    528816603278
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass102,479 miles (+2,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    559416574039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass99,579 miles (+7,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    961868567590
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    558491313513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,663 miles (+4,200)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    573099080731
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,463 miles (+2,555)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,463 miles
    Test number
    960709780420
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass84,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    349847441086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,908 miles (+4,194)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    357149522891
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,714 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,714 miles
    Test number
    507607665356
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,714 miles (+5,771)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,714 miles
    Test number
    166100572660
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,943 miles (+5,625)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,943 miles
    Test number
    494637089512
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass69,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    567995286540
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail69,318 miles (+5,199)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    326347368596
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,119 miles (+4,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,119 miles
    Test number
    778298191064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    297117642199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,682 miles (+6,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    674975164478
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass52,785 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    705388934210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,264 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    428564953217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass48,264 miles (+5,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    677714253215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass43,249 miles (+14,426)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,249 miles
    Test number
    637539442236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    815921251295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail28,823 miles (+3,850)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    655481651223
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass24,973 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    640101830214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,100 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,100 miles
    Test number
    760167339244
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass16,540 miles (-3,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    304919138282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,580 miles
    Test number
    851123057217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BCX

Does LR54 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BCX is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BCX?
The MOT on LR54 BCX is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BCX done?
LR54 BCX was recorded at 105,262 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has LR54 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BCX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 BCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 BCX find?
LR54 BCX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at brake calliper ends.; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both.

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