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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

S40 MTGMOT history

S40 MTG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 43,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S40 MTG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,380 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MTG was last recorded at 43,380 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 5,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,051 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,329 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,380 miles
  • 2025 – 38,051 miles
  • 2024 – 32,959 miles
  • 2023 – 29,674 miles
  • 2022 – 27,511 miles
  • 2021 – 24,273 miles
  • 2020 – 22,275 miles
  • 2019 – 19,094 miles
  • 2018 – 14,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,380 miles (+5,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    786297567506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass38,051 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    849755611873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,959 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    911237882825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,674 miles
    Test number
    407394620669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail29,674 miles (+2,163)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,674 miles
    Test number
    231553532010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass27,511 miles (+3,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    331085930857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass24,273 miles (+1,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    860180872448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass22,275 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,275 miles
    Test number
    172505405777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,094 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,094 miles
    Test number
    860530301208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    14,428 miles
    Test number
    732964381254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MTG

Does S40 MTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MTG is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MTG?
The MOT on S40 MTG is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MTG done?
S40 MTG was recorded at 43,380 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has S40 MTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MTG has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 MTG 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 MTG find?
S40 MTG passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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