Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
K40 EVMMOT history
K40 EVM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,695 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 EVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 6 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 EVM was last recorded at 79,695 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,619 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,076 miles
- Average per year
- 4,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,695 miles
- 2025 – 74,619 miles
- 2024 – 67,752 miles
- 2023 – 59,797 miles
- 2022 – 51,623 miles
- 2021 – 47,077 miles
- 2020 – 45,127 miles
- 2019 – 39,671 miles
- 2018 – 35,511 miles
- 2017 – 35,024 miles
- 2016 – 33,397 miles
- 2015 – 30,220 miles
- 2014 – 27,150 miles
- 2013 – 22,540 miles
- 2012 – 18,399 miles
- 2011 – 11,588 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryEngine Sump CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,695 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,695 miles
- Test number
- 707303694793
- AdvisoryEngine Sump Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail79,695 miles (+5,076)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,695 miles
- Test number
- 598789834717
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Sump Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass74,619 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 74,619 miles
- Test number
- 197503954775
- AdvisoryEngine Sump Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,619 miles (+6,867)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,619 miles
- Test number
- 753773500863
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine Sump Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,752 miles (+7,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 67,752 miles
- Test number
- 881352437036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,797 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 59,797 miles
- Test number
- 143679056672
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,767 miles (+8,144)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,767 miles
- Test number
- 980498778442
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,623 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 51,623 miles
- Test number
- 977092073710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,623 miles (+4,546)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,623 miles
- Test number
- 111717630076
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,077 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 47,077 miles
- Test number
- 713475206854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,127 miles (+5,456)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 45,127 miles
- Test number
- 962567743658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,671 miles (+4,160)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,671 miles
- Test number
- 779284114805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,511 miles (+487)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 35,511 miles
- Test number
- 530207759316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,024 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,024 miles
- Test number
- 307695204033
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass33,397 miles (+3,177)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,397 miles
- Test number
- 400940885879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,220 miles (+3,070)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 30,220 miles
- Test number
- 336437345118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,150 miles
- Test number
- 817061144105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,149 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,149 miles
- Test number
- 406271844170
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,540 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 22,540 miles
- Test number
- 929964753152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,399 miles (+6,811)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,399 miles
- Test number
- 728979442118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 11,588 miles
- Test number
- 215691351407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 EVM
- Does K40 EVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 EVM is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 EVM?
- The MOT on K40 EVM is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 EVM done?
- K40 EVM was recorded at 79,695 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
- Has K40 EVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 EVM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on K40 EVM 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 K40 EVM find?
- K40 EVM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: engine sump corroded; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.
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