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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L40 NHAMOT history

L40 NHA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L40 NHA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,476 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NHA was last recorded at 95,476 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,609 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,867 miles
Average per year
7,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,476 miles
  • 2025 – 90,609 miles
  • 2024 – 89,423 miles
  • 2023 – 82,228 miles
  • 2022 – 77,191 miles
  • 2021 – 65,830 miles
  • 2020 – 54,969 miles
  • 2019 – 44,855 miles
  • 2018 – 34,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,476 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,476 miles (+4,867)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    670955745077
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass90,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    874979259815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,609 miles (+1,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    329807315769
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass89,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,423 miles
    Test number
    604123121880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail89,423 miles (+7,195)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,423 miles
    Test number
    210909864881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,228 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    122507689967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,191 miles (+11,361)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    579021475288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,830 miles (+10,861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    861025883799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,969 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    459184669770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,855 miles (+9,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    675422399212
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And Offside Front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass34,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    510370899983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 NHA

Does L40 NHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NHA is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 NHA?
The MOT on L40 NHA is valid until 9 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 NHA done?
L40 NHA was recorded at 95,476 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,548 miles a year.
Has L40 NHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NHA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 NHA 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 NHA find?
L40 NHA passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside.

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