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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L40 USTMOT history

L40 UST is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L40 UST white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,744 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UST was last recorded at 71,744 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 8,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,122 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,622 miles
Average per year
7,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,744 miles
  • 2025 – 63,122 miles
  • 2024 – 56,112 miles
  • 2023 – 48,355 miles
  • 2022 – 40,487 miles
  • 2021 – 32,522 miles
  • 2020 – 26,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,744 miles (+8,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,744 miles
    Test number
    550823636048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass63,122 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    601612200558
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass56,112 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    925652205132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail56,110 miles (+7,755)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    171909243198
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass48,355 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,355 miles
    Test number
    430664819197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,487 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    760482540044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,522 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    703601856048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    821628156328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 UST

Does L40 UST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UST is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UST?
The MOT on L40 UST is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UST done?
L40 UST was recorded at 71,744 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,613 miles a year.
Has L40 UST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UST has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 UST 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 UST find?
L40 UST passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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