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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

S40 MAXMOT history

S40 MAX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 50,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

S40 MAX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,066 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MAX was last recorded at 50,066 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,452 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,614 miles
Average per year
4,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,066 miles
  • 2025 – 44,452 miles
  • 2024 – 39,350 miles
  • 2023 – 34,524 miles
  • 2022 – 29,489 miles
  • 2021 – 24,906 miles
  • 2020 – 21,040 miles
  • 2019 – 15,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,066 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,066 miles (+5,614)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    697036709168
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass44,452 miles (+5,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,452 miles
    Test number
    362583392418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,350 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    675967177306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,524 miles (+5,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    320482487525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass29,489 miles (+4,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    407647951313
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  6. Pass24,906 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    938780838178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,040 miles (+5,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    21,040 miles
    Test number
    413035206646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass15,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    15,769 miles
    Test number
    326852398695
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats

  9. Fail15,769 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,769 miles
    Test number
    363949203078
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats

Questions about S40 MAX

Does S40 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MAX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MAX?
The MOT on S40 MAX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MAX done?
S40 MAX was recorded at 50,066 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
Has S40 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MAX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S40 MAX 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 S40 MAX find?
S40 MAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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