Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc
L40 RVYMOT history
L40 RVY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 48,076 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,929 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 RVY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 11 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 RVY was last recorded at 48,076 miles on 1 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Sept 2026: 48,074 miles, lower than 73,905 miles on 20 Aug 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,905 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Average per year
- 5,929 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,076 miles
- 2025 – 73,905 miles
- 2024 – 33,539 miles
- 2023 – 31,438 miles
- 2022 – 25,916 miles
- 2021 – 17,528 miles
- 2020 – 10,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,076 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 17 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 48,076 miles
- Test number
- 606368125971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,074 miles (-25,831)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,074 miles
- Test number
- 796383633082
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,905 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 73,905 miles
- Test number
- 320496234928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Fail38,289 miles (+4,750)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,289 miles
- Test number
- 992672607181
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,539 miles (+2,101)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 33,539 miles
- Test number
- 261570593846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,438 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 31,438 miles
- Test number
- 663701943555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail31,438 miles (+5,522)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,438 miles
- Test number
- 295819429496
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass25,916 miles (+8,388)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 25,916 miles
- Test number
- 409687199036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass17,528 miles (+6,575)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 17,528 miles
- Test number
- 627327898868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,953 miles (+1,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 10,953 miles
- Test number
- 474233112076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 9,315 miles
- Test number
- 376623177011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 RVY
- Does L40 RVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RVY is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 RVY?
- The MOT on L40 RVY is valid until 7 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 RVY done?
- L40 RVY was recorded at 48,076 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,929 miles a year.
- Has L40 RVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 RVY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 RVY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 RVY find?
- L40 RVY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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