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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,400 cc

T40 EOWMOT history

T40 EOW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,734 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 EOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 EOW was last recorded at 178,734 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,733 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,734 miles
  • 2023 – 172,101 miles
  • 2022 – 160,584 miles
  • 2021 – 152,847 miles
  • 2020 – 137,768 miles
  • 2019 – 132,089 miles
  • 2018 – 124,044 miles
  • 2017 – 117,301 miles
  • 2016 – 106,735 miles
  • 2015 – 94,870 miles
  • 2014 – 82,232 miles
  • 2013 – 77,024 miles
  • 2012 – 65,346 miles
  • 2011 – 54,607 miles
  • 2010 – 44,129 miles
  • 2009 – 31,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,734 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,734 miles
    Test number
    579429283537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,733 miles (+6,632)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,733 miles
    Test number
    249054304689
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,101 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,101 miles
    Test number
    742811916698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail172,013 miles (+11,429)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,013 miles
    Test number
    705191425918
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction 7x air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Lens also broken. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass160,584 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,584 miles
    Test number
    528158553983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,847 miles (+15,079)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,847 miles
    Test number
    745222799654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,768 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,768 miles
    Test number
    822911881860
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Fail137,764 miles (+5,675)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    820005769447
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass132,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    629166552473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail132,089 miles (+8,045)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    530815953951
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass124,044 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    813377289413
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail124,044 miles (+6,743)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    382491491838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass117,301 miles (+10,566)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,301 miles
    Test number
    875000699538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,735 miles (+11,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,735 miles
    Test number
    799505788851
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake could do with adjustment

  15. Fail94,870 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    139099745117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass94,870 miles (+12,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    626429845110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,232 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    708915764106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,231 miles (+5,207)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    336764464117
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  19. Pass77,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    529869113284
    • NoteSlight play in nsf steering arm

  20. Fail77,024 miles (+11,678)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    628728313200
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in nsf steering arm

  21. Pass65,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    365751542215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,346 miles (+10,739)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    519221342207
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass54,607 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    675627811236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,548 miles (+10,419)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    785153611216
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass44,129 miles (+12,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    374455030278
    • NoteTRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

  26. Pass31,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    372851139276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T40 EOW

Does T40 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 EOW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 EOW?
The MOT on T40 EOW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 EOW done?
T40 EOW was recorded at 178,734 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,951 miles a year.
Has T40 EOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 EOW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 EOW 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 EOW find?
T40 EOW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush.

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