Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
L40 HAVMOT history
L40 HAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,699 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 HAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 3 Feb 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 HAV was last recorded at 87,699 miles on 21 May 2026, 7,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,512 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,187 miles
- Average per year
- 6,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,699 miles
- 2025 – 80,512 miles
- 2024 – 71,119 miles
- 2023 – 66,050 miles
- 2022 – 60,446 miles
- 2021 – 55,327 miles
- 2020 – 50,213 miles
- 2019 – 41,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,699 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,699 miles
- Test number
- 243715819985
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,699 miles (+7,187)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,699 miles
- Test number
- 439695852230
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,512 miles (+9,393)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 80,512 miles
- Test number
- 663598075171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,119 miles (+5,069)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 71,119 miles
- Test number
- 231796622916
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,050 miles (+5,604)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 66,050 miles
- Test number
- 156334801582
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,446 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 60,446 miles
- Test number
- 629315414788
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,327 miles (+5,114)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 55,327 miles
- Test number
- 233133485718
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes have swelling at unions (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass50,213 miles (+8,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 50,213 miles
- Test number
- 761235471521
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 41,917 miles
- Test number
- 130936983875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 HAV
- Does L40 HAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HAV is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 HAV?
- The MOT on L40 HAV is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 HAV done?
- L40 HAV was recorded at 87,699 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
- Has L40 HAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 HAV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 HAV 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 L40 HAV find?
- L40 HAV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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