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FM54 BCX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 162,405 miles on the clock, averaging 8,113 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FM54 BCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,113

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,819
Average per year8,113
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM54 BCX 50k78k106k134k162k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,405 miles
Since last MOT+13,819 miles
PASS
Mileage148,586 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage138,799 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,784 miles
Since last MOT+13,202 miles
PASS
Mileage125,582 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,580 miles
Since last MOT+12,538 miles
PASS
Mileage113,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage103,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage99,303 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage93,368 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage88,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage83,233 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage75,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage67,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage59,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage49,648 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

RegistrationFM54 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FM54 BCX

What car is FM54 BCX?

FM54 BCX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM54 BCX?

The last recorded mileage for FM54 BCX was 162,405 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM54 BCX passed its MOT?

FM54 BCX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is FM54 BCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM54 BCX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM54 BCX?

FM54 BCX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.