Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,798 cc
K40 STYMOT history
K40 STY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,494 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 88,494 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,647 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 STY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 12 May 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 STY was last recorded at 88,494 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 9,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,628 miles · 13 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,866 miles
- Average per year
- 8,647 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,494 miles
- 2024 – 78,628 miles
- 2023 – 71,334 miles
- 2022 – 62,394 miles
- 2021 – 49,635 miles
- 2020 – 42,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 4 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,494 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 88,494 miles
- Test number
- 376775458095
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail88,494 miles (+9,866)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,494 miles
- Test number
- 235640359140
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,628 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,628 miles
- Test number
- 711687616250
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,628 miles (+7,294)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,628 miles
- Test number
- 999453228683
- DangerousNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,334 miles (+8,940)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,334 miles
- Test number
- 401232897684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,394 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 62,394 miles
- Test number
- 567153943735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,392 miles (+12,757)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,392 miles
- Test number
- 602383139027
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,635 miles (+7,118)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 49,635 miles
- Test number
- 257417476524
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,517 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 42,517 miles
- Test number
- 439208439079
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 861983178005
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about K40 STY
- Does K40 STY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 STY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 STY?
- The MOT on K40 STY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 STY done?
- K40 STY was recorded at 88,494 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,647 miles a year.
- Has K40 STY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 STY has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K40 STY 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 STY find?
- K40 STY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner faces.
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