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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

K40 GLYMOT history

K40 GLY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 31,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

K40 GLY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,879 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
9 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GLY was last recorded at 31,879 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 3,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,458 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,421 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,879 miles
  • 2024 – 24,448 miles
  • 2022 – 20,629 miles
  • 2021 – 14,837 miles
  • 2020 – 13,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,879 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 4117 Date stamp 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,879 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    396474977507
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 4117 Date stamp 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass28,458 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    28,458 miles
    Test number
    469935837176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    540908407395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail24,448 miles (+3,819)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    567751762192
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs badly corroded on inner face Pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass20,629 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,629 miles
    Test number
    854081302625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,837 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    14,837 miles
    Test number
    812819729418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    13,829 miles
    Test number
    414390795736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 GLY

Does K40 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GLY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 GLY?
The MOT on K40 GLY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 GLY done?
K40 GLY was recorded at 31,879 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has K40 GLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GLY has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 GLY 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 GLY find?
K40 GLY passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking with age 4117 date stamp 185/65 r15 88h.

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