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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

K40 NSOMOT history

K40 NSO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 105,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

K40 NSO red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,264 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 NSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 NSO was last recorded at 105,264 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 6,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,073 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,191 miles
Average per year
10,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,264 miles
  • 2025 – 99,073 miles
  • 2024 – 92,539 miles
  • 2023 – 86,879 miles
  • 2022 – 86,879 miles
  • 2021 – 73,302 miles
  • 2020 – 53,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front daytime running light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear bodywork has panel damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,264 miles (+6,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    323908896677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass99,073 miles (+6,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    127116754448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass92,539 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,539 miles
    Test number
    562955069384
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bodywork has panel damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail92,537 miles (+5,658)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    851345917706
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bodywork has panel damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    398700411771
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  6. Fail86,879 miles (+13,577)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    479079528072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  7. Pass73,302 miles (+19,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    642025477706
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass53,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    548144978075
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Fail53,704 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    762319688343
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about K40 NSO

Does K40 NSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 NSO is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 NSO?
The MOT on K40 NSO is valid until 4 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 NSO done?
K40 NSO was recorded at 105,264 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 10,207 miles a year.
Has K40 NSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 NSO has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 NSO 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 NSO find?
K40 NSO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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