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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

L40 HBBMOT history

L40 HBB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 20,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

L40 HBB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2025
Mileage
20,292 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HBB was last recorded at 20,292 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,751 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
541 miles
Average per year
947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 20,292 miles
  • 2023 – 19,751 miles
  • 2022 – 19,479 miles
  • 2021 – 19,217 miles
  • 2020 – 18,948 miles
  • 2019 – 18,737 miles
  • 2018 – 18,395 miles
  • 2017 – 18,179 miles
  • 2016 – 17,853 miles
  • 2015 – 17,563 miles
  • 2014 – 16,846 miles
  • 2013 – 15,251 miles
  • 2012 – 12,654 miles
  • 2011 – 10,104 miles
  • 2010 – 7,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,292 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,292 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    887005952093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,751 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    19,751 miles
    Test number
    447033378634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,479 miles (+262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    19,479 miles
    Test number
    301490514618
    • AdvisoryNegative terminal loose

  4. Pass19,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    19,217 miles
    Test number
    968600421495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail19,217 miles (+269)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,217 miles
    Test number
    303436921580
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass18,948 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,948 miles
    Test number
    914727480846
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  7. Pass18,737 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,737 miles
    Test number
    915528605713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,395 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,395 miles
    Test number
    490957810430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass18,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    918190383369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail18,179 miles (+326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    258468632419
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass17,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    651343712662
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail17,853 miles (+290)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    855655458511
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass17,563 miles (+717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,563 miles
    Test number
    482645486429
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryObstruction removed from view prior to inspection carried out

  14. Pass16,846 miles (+1,595)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    418663844376
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear shockers are slightly corroded

  15. Pass15,251 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,251 miles
    Test number
    487847533357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,654 miles (+2,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    517082742389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass10,104 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    10,104 miles
    Test number
    807586241319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,491 miles
    Test number
    730248340377
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail7,491 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,491 miles
    Test number
    411677940492
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L40 HBB

Does L40 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 HBB expired on 19 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 HBB?
The MOT on L40 HBB expired on 19 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 HBB done?
L40 HBB was recorded at 20,292 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 947 miles a year.
Has L40 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HBB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 HBB 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 HBB find?
L40 HBB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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