Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc
L40 SPEMOT history
L40 SPE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 78,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 78,216 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 8 Aug 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SPE was last recorded at 78,216 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,626 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,590 miles
- Average per year
- 6,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,216 miles
- 2025 – 75,626 miles
- 2024 – 67,429 miles
- 2023 – 63,571 miles
- 2022 – 60,604 miles
- 2021 – 49,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
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, 2023
Full MOT history
7 tests since 3 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,216 miles (+2,590)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 78,216 miles
- Test number
- 484943313940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,626 miles (+8,197)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 75,626 miles
- Test number
- 724811068960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,429 miles (+3,858)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 67,429 miles
- Test number
- 860562541658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,571 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 63,571 miles
- Test number
- 966970712106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,570 miles (+2,966)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,570 miles
- Test number
- 430511683575
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,604 miles (+11,453)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 60,604 miles
- Test number
- 311791345460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,151 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 49,151 miles
- Test number
- 631942530599
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Questions about L40 SPE
- Does L40 SPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SPE is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SPE?
- The MOT on L40 SPE is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SPE done?
- L40 SPE was recorded at 78,216 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,529 miles a year.
- Has L40 SPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SPE has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 SPE 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 SPE find?
- L40 SPE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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