Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
K40 TYWMOT history
K40 TYW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 73,739 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 TYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 TYW was last recorded at 73,739 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,796 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,943 miles
- Average per year
- 5,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,739 miles
- 2025 – 67,796 miles
- 2024 – 59,374 miles
- 2023 – 54,143 miles
- 2022 – 50,079 miles
- 2021 – 46,511 miles
- 2020 – 39,111 miles
- 2019 – 33,805 miles
- 2018 – 30,530 miles
- 2017 – 25,703 miles
- 2016 – 20,614 miles
- 2015 – 18,044 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,739 miles (+5,943)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,739 miles
- Test number
- 827191034535
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 67,796 miles
- Test number
- 203528562652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,796 miles (+8,422)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,796 miles
- Test number
- 575044854462
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Pass59,374 miles (+5,231)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 59,374 miles
- Test number
- 869153914756
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass54,143 miles (+4,064)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 54,143 miles
- Test number
- 245456658779
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass50,079 miles (+3,568)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 50,079 miles
- Test number
- 875151202416
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,511 miles (+7,400)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 46,511 miles
- Test number
- 322673276301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,111 miles (+5,306)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 39,111 miles
- Test number
- 729564205282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,805 miles (+3,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 33,805 miles
- Test number
- 729631328827
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass30,530 miles (+4,827)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 30,530 miles
- Test number
- 389460085294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,703 miles (+5,089)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 25,703 miles
- Test number
- 775994750188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 20,614 miles
- Test number
- 891180019823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,614 miles (+2,570)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,614 miles
- Test number
- 808601732962
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass18,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 18,044 miles
- Test number
- 294806636163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 TYW
- Does K40 TYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TYW is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 TYW?
- The MOT on K40 TYW is valid until 21 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 TYW done?
- K40 TYW was recorded at 73,739 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
- Has K40 TYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 TYW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K40 TYW 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 TYW find?
- K40 TYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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