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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

K40 RLBMOT history

K40 RLB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

K40 RLB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,404 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RLB was last recorded at 92,404 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 7,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2015: 35,217 miles, lower than 43,560 miles on 7 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,025 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,379 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,404 miles
  • 2025 – 85,025 miles
  • 2024 – 76,285 miles
  • 2023 – 70,699 miles
  • 2022 – 65,768 miles
  • 2021 – 61,760 miles
  • 2020 – 58,778 miles
  • 2019 – 53,548 miles
  • 2018 – 48,844 miles
  • 2017 – 43,972 miles
  • 2016 – 39,612 miles
  • 2015 – 35,217 miles
  • 2014 – 30,648 miles
  • 2013 – 26,757 miles
  • 2012 – 22,286 miles
  • 2011 – 16,581 miles
  • 2010 – 10,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,404 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,404 miles (+7,379)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    762840401039
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass85,025 miles (+244)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    667933267872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail84,781 miles (+8,496)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    657722647365
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn handbrake lever grab point at the top (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass76,285 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    587932731184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,279 miles (+5,580)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    854774785043
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass70,699 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    366047129178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,768 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,768 miles
    Test number
    254269498687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    513744943901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,760 miles (+2,982)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    180387909245
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    700894455435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,778 miles (+5,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    470512870767
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass53,548 miles (+4,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    137433734106
    • AdvisoryOffside lamp cracked

  13. Pass48,844 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    629987122929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,972 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    614808676873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,612 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    754811275688
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail39,433 miles (+4,216)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,433 miles
    Test number
    941627782880
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass35,217 miles (-8,343)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    508306475172
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass43,560 miles (+12,912)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    385727425124
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass30,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    266135434440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,648 miles (+3,891)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    935345334151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear

  21. Pass26,757 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    446254933185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass22,286 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    668528732133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,581 miles (+6,462)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,581 miles
    Test number
    336629751176
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear
    • NoteNearside mirror housing incorrectly fitted
    • NoteHandbrake has ittle reserve travel

  24. Pass10,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,119 miles
    Test number
    602435350125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RLB

Does K40 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RLB is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 RLB?
The MOT on K40 RLB is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RLB done?
K40 RLB was recorded at 92,404 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has K40 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RLB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 RLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 RLB find?
K40 RLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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