Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc
L40 SPNMOT history
L40 SPN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,841 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 113,841 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SPN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SPN was last recorded at 113,841 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,797 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 11,526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,841 miles
- 2024 – 106,852 miles
- 2023 – 84,099 miles
- 2022 – 67,229 miles
- 2021 – 55,471 miles
- 2020 – 44,660 miles
- 2019 – 38,193 miles
- 2018 – 28,648 miles
- 2017 – 19,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,841 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,841 miles (+44)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,841 miles
- Test number
- 549324969483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail113,797 miles (+6,945)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,797 miles
- Test number
- 743033548885
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not in correctly. Adjuster broken also. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,852 miles (+22,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 106,852 miles
- Test number
- 843159626026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass84,099 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 84,099 miles
- Test number
- 511452432573
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,098 miles (+16,869)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,098 miles
- Test number
- 120445154244
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,229 miles (+71)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,229 miles
- Test number
- 203358819090
- AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
Fail67,158 miles (+11,687)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,158 miles
- Test number
- 727130458388
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryTyre pressure waning lamp on
Pass55,471 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 55,471 miles
- Test number
- 984147797295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,455 miles (+10,795)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,455 miles
- Test number
- 162909348567
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass44,660 miles (+6,467)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 44,660 miles
- Test number
- 759533243980
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass38,193 miles (+9,545)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 38,193 miles
- Test number
- 715540125213
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,648 miles (+9,448)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 28,648 miles
- Test number
- 853652529146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 19,200 miles
- Test number
- 884476375877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 SPN
- Does L40 SPN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SPN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SPN?
- The MOT on L40 SPN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SPN done?
- L40 SPN was recorded at 113,841 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 11,526 miles a year.
- Has L40 SPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SPN has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 SPN 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 SPN find?
- L40 SPN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge.; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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