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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

4840 TJMOT history

4840 TJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

4840 TJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,214 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4840 TJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4840 TJ was last recorded at 78,214 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,321 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,893 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,214 miles
  • 2025 – 73,321 miles
  • 2024 – 71,375 miles
  • 2023 – 68,460 miles
  • 2022 – 66,240 miles
  • 2021 – 64,456 miles
  • 2020 – 62,840 miles
  • 2019 – 59,539 miles
  • 2018 – 55,663 miles
  • 2017 – 51,413 miles
  • 2016 – 45,398 miles
  • 2015 – 39,790 miles
  • 2014 – 33,728 miles
  • 2013 – 30,454 miles
  • 2012 – 25,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,214 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    588290713696
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,214 miles (+4,893)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    180563091533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,321 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    457194879024
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass71,375 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    720514660302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    135322586902
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,460 miles (+2,220)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    354980086629
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,240 miles
    Test number
    341732616957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,240 miles (+1,784)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,240 miles
    Test number
    626342962239
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass64,456 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    220585504764
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass62,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    677168742013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,840 miles (+3,301)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    670814332989
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    363075701882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,539 miles (+3,876)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    817565829355
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass55,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    414140389918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,663 miles (+4,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    661896202068
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass51,413 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    844536260723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,398 miles
    Test number
    270029429489
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi braiding broken but no gases escaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread and scrubbed on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

  18. Fail45,398 miles (+5,608)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,398 miles
    Test number
    338364481684
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi braiding broken but no gases escaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to perish/split within tread and scrubbed on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish/split within tread

  19. Pass39,790 miles (+6,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    708225875017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,728 miles (+3,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    235069744097
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    186220253054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,454 miles (+4,938)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    225460053067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,516 miles
    Test number
    676672572044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4840 TJ

What vehicle is registration 4840 TJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4840 TJ on a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4840 TJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4840 TJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4840 TJ?
The MOT on 4840 TJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4840 TJ done?
4840 TJ was recorded at 78,214 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has 4840 TJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4840 TJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 4840 TJ 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 4840 TJ find?
4840 TJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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