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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L40 LDEMOT history

L40 LDE is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L40 LDE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,404 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LDE was last recorded at 134,404 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,391 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1,013 miles
Average per year
7,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,404 miles
  • 2025 – 125,664 miles
  • 2024 – 117,555 miles
  • 2023 – 106,675 miles
  • 2022 – 97,639 miles
  • 2021 – 94,473 miles
  • 2020 – 91,394 miles
  • 2019 – 85,638 miles
  • 2018 – 79,002 miles
  • 2017 – 72,650 miles
  • 2016 – 67,642 miles
  • 2015 – 54,866 miles
  • 2014 – 45,866 miles
  • 2013 – 37,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,404 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge not main tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,404 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,404 miles
    Test number
    496957160924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,391 miles (+7,727)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,391 miles
    Test number
    643758946004
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  3. Pass125,664 miles (+8,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,664 miles
    Test number
    292511902386
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass117,555 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    752689961201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge not main tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

  5. Fail117,549 miles (+10,874)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    336893107644
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge not main tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

  6. Pass106,675 miles (+16)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,675 miles
    Test number
    329693458773
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail106,659 miles (+9,020)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,659 miles
    Test number
    266001612712
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,639 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,639 miles
    Test number
    125639140140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    103881208117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,473 miles (+3,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    783763172411
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass91,394 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    112304187805
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in "Zone B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked/perished!
    • AdvisoryEngine is idling erratically! suspected vacuum leak!
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on inner edge! advise wheel alignment check/adjust
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has lots of travel indicating rear brakes require adjustment or repair

  12. Fail91,394 miles (+5,756)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    702076705022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in "Zone B" (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked/perished!
    • AdvisoryEngine is idling erratically! suspected vacuum leak!
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on inner edge! advise wheel alignment check/adjust
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has lots of travel indicating rear brakes require adjustment or repair

  13. Pass85,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    385564952454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper very small hole

  14. Fail85,638 miles (+6,636)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    883363629569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper very small hole

  15. Pass79,002 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    458842039883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,984 miles (+6,334)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    437510808408
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass72,650 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    497023321375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    160930658653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,642 miles (+2,297)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    535619970263
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Both nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass65,345 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    816671925023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight Play NSF Steering Rack Arm
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays & Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

  21. Fail65,341 miles (+10,475)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    904947551198
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight Play NSF Steering Rack Arm
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays & Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

  22. Pass54,866 miles (+9,000)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    266263915444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  23. Pass45,866 miles (+8,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    297571224423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass37,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,226 miles
    Test number
    515712823125
    • NoteRear tyres tread cracking

Questions about L40 LDE

Does L40 LDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LDE is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LDE?
The MOT on L40 LDE is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LDE done?
L40 LDE was recorded at 134,404 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,242 miles a year.
Has L40 LDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LDE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 LDE 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 LDE find?
L40 LDE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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