
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
T40 DAOMOT history
T40 DAO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 96,032 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 DAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 DAO was last recorded at 96,032 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,634 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,398 miles
- Average per year
- 7,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,032 miles
- 2024 – 92,634 miles
- 2023 – 85,748 miles
- 2022 – 73,476 miles
- 2021 – 60,523 miles
- 2020 – 44,819 miles
- 2019 – 39,814 miles
- 2018 – 33,355 miles
- 2017 – 27,833 miles
- 2016 – 22,782 miles
- 2015 – 17,599 miles
- 2014 – 12,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has long travel
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,032 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 96,032 miles
- Test number
- 468037234894
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has long travel
Fail96,031 miles (+3,397)1 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,031 miles
- Test number
- 893532844545
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear hand brake has long travel
Pass92,634 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 92,634 miles
- Test number
- 352428180319
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail92,630 miles (+6,882)2 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,630 miles
- Test number
- 743407755112
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass85,748 miles (+12,272)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 85,748 miles
- Test number
- 630024439535
- AdvisoryBoth sides headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 73,476 miles
- Test number
- 938022020956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,476 miles (+12,953)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,476 miles
- Test number
- 278410185619
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass60,523 miles (+9,697)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,523 miles
- Test number
- 857158026198
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass50,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 50,826 miles
- Test number
- 766560452380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,826 miles (+6,007)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,826 miles
- Test number
- 993775557698
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass44,819 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 44,819 miles
- Test number
- 333101191880
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass39,814 miles (+6,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 39,814 miles
- Test number
- 685415704091
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever reserve travel advise
Pass33,355 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 33,355 miles
- Test number
- 800809428175
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNsf shock absorber leaking
- AdvisoryNsr bumpstop broken
Fail33,355 miles (+5,522)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,355 miles
- Test number
- 307741131577
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNsf shock absorber leaking
- AdvisoryNsr bumpstop broken
Pass27,833 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 27,833 miles
- Test number
- 573517847252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass22,782 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 22,782 miles
- Test number
- 839661090899
- AdvisoryNsr tyre outer wall damaged
Pass17,599 miles (+4,857)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 17,599 miles
- Test number
- 498534155082
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWinter tyres fitted at time of test to both axles
Pass12,742 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 12,742 miles
- Test number
- 936887764019
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T40 DAO
- Does T40 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DAO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 DAO?
- The MOT on T40 DAO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 DAO done?
- T40 DAO was recorded at 96,032 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,121 miles a year.
- Has T40 DAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 DAO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 DAO 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 T40 DAO find?
- T40 DAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.
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