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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

X16 BCSMOT history

X16 BCS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

X16 BCS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,939 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 BCS was last recorded at 70,939 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 6,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,169 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,770 miles
Average per year
5,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,939 miles
  • 2025 – 64,169 miles
  • 2024 – 58,659 miles
  • 2023 – 52,936 miles
  • 2022 – 49,807 miles
  • 2021 – 47,512 miles
  • 2020 – 45,206 miles
  • 2019 – 43,275 miles
  • 2018 – 40,127 miles
  • 2017 – 31,833 miles
  • 2016 – 23,141 miles
  • 2015 – 14,087 miles
  • 2014 – 10,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    119246286067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,939 miles (+6,770)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    249083328849
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass64,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    938015341909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,169 miles (+5,510)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    789775877759
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass58,659 miles (+5,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    380582861005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
  6. Pass52,936 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    104434127019
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail52,899 miles (+3,092)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,899 miles
    Test number
    270516593338
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass49,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    189834870929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,807 miles (+2,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    208954940388
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass47,512 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,512 miles
    Test number
    100928765136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    133863526599
    • AdvisorySurface cracking to all tyres
  12. Fail45,206 miles (+1,931)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    866334251710
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface cracking to all tyres
  13. Pass43,275 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    43,275 miles
    Test number
    690393587835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,127 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,127 miles
    Test number
    459332127972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,833 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,833 miles
    Test number
    484012601613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,141 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,141 miles
    Test number
    448707626594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,087 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,087 miles
    Test number
    877835365024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    10,294 miles
    Test number
    605110674062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 BCS

Does X16 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 BCS is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 BCS?
The MOT on X16 BCS is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 BCS done?
X16 BCS was recorded at 70,939 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,029 miles a year.
Has X16 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 BCS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X16 BCS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X16 BCS find?
X16 BCS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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