
Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
L40 OHJMOT history
L40 OHJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 93,206 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,383 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 OHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 19 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 OHJ was last recorded at 93,206 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,205 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,383 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,206 miles
- 2024 – 85,471 miles
- 2023 – 77,744 miles
- 2021 – 64,659 miles
- 2020 – 56,125 miles
- 2019 – 44,413 miles
- 2018 – 36,146 miles
- 2017 – 34,702 miles
- 2016 – 31,950 miles
- 2015 – 29,664 miles
- 2014 – 23,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,206 miles (+1)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 93,206 miles
- Test number
- 999539933454
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail93,205 miles (+7,734)12 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,205 miles
- Test number
- 943312429027
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Pass85,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 85,471 miles
- Test number
- 632788200565
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,471 miles (+7,727)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,471 miles
- Test number
- 724476986807
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,744 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 77,744 miles
- Test number
- 917251974115
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,744 miles (+13,085)5 dangerous14 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,744 miles
- Test number
- 935578992942
- DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,659 miles (+8,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 64,659 miles
- Test number
- 232521141056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,125 miles
- Test number
- 885510700103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,125 miles (+11,712)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,125 miles
- Test number
- 820797181085
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,413 miles (+8,267)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 44,413 miles
- Test number
- 933896719290
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,146 miles (+1,444)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,146 miles
- Test number
- 312082384018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre / cracks between tread
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
Pass34,702 miles (+2,752)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,702 miles
- Test number
- 100212177513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,950 miles (+2,286)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 31,950 miles
- Test number
- 361381311351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,664 miles (+251)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 29,664 miles
- Test number
- 156846245265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Note0 emissions recorded no print out provided o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,413 miles (+6,234)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 29,413 miles
- Test number
- 768749305205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,179 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 23,179 miles
- Test number
- 415352304203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L40 OHJ
- Does L40 OHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 OHJ expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 OHJ?
- The MOT on L40 OHJ expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 OHJ done?
- L40 OHJ was recorded at 93,206 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
- Has L40 OHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 OHJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 OHJ 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 OHJ find?
- L40 OHJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. outer edge worn, and 8 more.
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