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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

S40 WAHMOT history

S40 WAH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

S40 WAH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,320 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 WAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 WAH was last recorded at 91,320 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,049 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,271 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,320 miles
  • 2025 – 85,049 miles
  • 2024 – 80,253 miles
  • 2023 – 74,892 miles
  • 2022 – 70,400 miles
  • 2021 – 56,834 miles
  • 2018 – 56,256 miles
  • 2017 – 53,828 miles
  • 2016 – 49,765 miles
  • 2015 – 41,808 miles
  • 2014 – 33,304 miles
  • 2013 – 25,106 miles
  • 2012 – 20,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,320 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    708274250177
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,316 miles (+6,267)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    761570129233
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    931085109646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail85,046 miles (+4,793)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,046 miles
    Test number
    513555362506
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    113547221471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail80,248 miles (+5,356)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    736869551798
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slightly insecure

  7. Pass74,892 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    676127258631
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail74,892 miles (+4,492)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    823453076989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass70,400 miles (+13,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    962761890079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,834 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    665522048154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,256 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    942645825654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    767076106820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged

  13. Fail53,828 miles (+4,063)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    516283800348
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged

  14. Pass49,765 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    512908272413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,808 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    996462215116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,304 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    975282424117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,106 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,106 miles
    Test number
    239693323101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    438215812105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 WAH

Does S40 WAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 WAH is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 WAH?
The MOT on S40 WAH is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 WAH done?
S40 WAH was recorded at 91,320 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has S40 WAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 WAH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 WAH 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 WAH find?
S40 WAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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