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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

S40 SDWMOT history

S40 SDW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S40 SDW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,542 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SDW was last recorded at 63,542 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,408 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,134 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,542 miles
  • 2024 – 58,408 miles
  • 2023 – 52,417 miles
  • 2022 – 45,886 miles
  • 2021 – 41,663 miles
  • 2020 – 39,918 miles
  • 2019 – 34,338 miles
  • 2018 – 27,467 miles
  • 2017 – 20,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,542 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    406591035843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass58,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    377708363345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,408 miles (+5,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    169636645473
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,417 miles
    Test number
    468654166877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,417 miles (+6,531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,417 miles
    Test number
    202389765174
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass45,886 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    566464924543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,663 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,663 miles
    Test number
    791192698020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,918 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,918 miles
    Test number
    774309829135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,338 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    606260433075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,467 miles (+7,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    961273328041
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass20,081 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,081 miles
    Test number
    118062477095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,836 miles
    Test number
    908629922320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S40 SDW

Does S40 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SDW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 SDW?
The MOT on S40 SDW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SDW done?
S40 SDW was recorded at 63,542 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has S40 SDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SDW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 SDW 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 SDW find?
S40 SDW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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