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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

L40 LEKMOT history

L40 LEK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L40 LEK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,470 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LEK was last recorded at 65,470 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 5,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,396 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,074 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,470 miles
  • 2025 – 60,396 miles
  • 2024 – 56,519 miles
  • 2023 – 52,235 miles
  • 2022 – 48,313 miles
  • 2021 – 41,953 miles
  • 2020 – 37,327 miles
  • 2019 – 31,649 miles
  • 2018 – 26,406 miles
  • 2017 – 21,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,470 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,470 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    108056791955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    825549426683
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres feathered inner wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  3. Fail60,392 miles (+3,873)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    901964821349
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres feathered inner wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  4. Pass56,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,519 miles
    Test number
    425073118607
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail56,518 miles (+4,283)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,518 miles
    Test number
    635487938782
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass52,235 miles (+3,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,235 miles
    Test number
    542998981863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop

  7. Pass48,313 miles (+6,360)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    556244301620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  8. Pass41,953 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,953 miles
    Test number
    612334628739
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to split on rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass37,327 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    679531974850
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring components

  10. Fail37,327 miles (+5,678)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    707386538032
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring components

  11. Pass31,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    757630079132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smears

  12. Fail31,649 miles (+5,243)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    978094891001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smears

  13. Pass26,406 miles (+5,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    784763125371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass21,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    358542839519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LEK

Does L40 LEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LEK is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LEK?
The MOT on L40 LEK is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LEK done?
L40 LEK was recorded at 65,470 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has L40 LEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LEK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 LEK 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 LEK find?
L40 LEK passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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