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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

K40 UARMOT history

K40 UAR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

K40 UAR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
126,539 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 UAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 UAR was last recorded at 126,539 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 3,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,358 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,181 miles
Average per year
6,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,539 miles
  • 2024 – 123,358 miles
  • 2023 – 116,873 miles
  • 2022 – 112,706 miles
  • 2021 – 102,306 miles
  • 2020 – 95,014 miles
  • 2019 – 93,035 miles
  • 2018 – 87,005 miles
  • 2017 – 81,570 miles
  • 2016 – 74,991 miles
  • 2015 – 68,739 miles
  • 2014 – 60,442 miles
  • 2013 – 51,913 miles
  • 2012 – 43,640 miles
  • 2011 – 34,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one led out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,539 miles (+3,181)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,539 miles
    Test number
    732288725097
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,358 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,358 miles
    Test number
    734381356884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,873 miles
    Test number
    761165647074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,873 miles (+4,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,873 miles
    Test number
    166111960735
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,706 miles (+10,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,706 miles
    Test number
    698675702165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,306 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    377971626264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    963076803305
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one led out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust

  8. Fail95,014 miles (+1,979)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    855211100830
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one led out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort

  9. Pass93,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    724687715003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,035 miles (+6,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    733811220490
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass87,005 miles (+5,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    615235622769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,570 miles (+6,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    498612713397
    • AdvisoryNS REPEATER LIGHT DAMAGED BUT STILL WORKING

  13. Pass74,991 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    797752685952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,739 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    518387405140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,738 miles (+8,296)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,738 miles
    Test number
    216266705429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass60,442 miles (+8,529)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    908363514131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,913 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    726873323137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,640 miles (+9,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    197573442167
    • NoteFRONT PADS WORN BRAKE MASTER CYL LEVAL BETWEEN MAX AND MIN

  19. Pass34,268 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,268 miles
    Test number
    657170221045
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Questions about K40 UAR

Does K40 UAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 UAR expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 UAR?
The MOT on K40 UAR expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 UAR done?
K40 UAR was recorded at 126,539 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 6,289 miles a year.
Has K40 UAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 UAR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 UAR 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 UAR find?
K40 UAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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