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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

T40 MFMMOT history

T40 MFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,807 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MFM was last recorded at 42,807 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,809 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,998 miles
Average per year
3,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,807 miles
  • 2024 – 39,809 miles
  • 2023 – 36,779 miles
  • 2022 – 33,857 miles
  • 2021 – 30,883 miles
  • 2020 – 27,561 miles
  • 2019 – 24,554 miles
  • 2018 – 18,850 miles
  • 2017 – 12,739 miles
  • 2016 – 6,925 miles
  • 2015 – 6,223 miles
  • 2014 – 5,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,807 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp sleeve corroded
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

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.

  • Under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    113425394590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  2. Fail42,807 miles (+2,998)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    180772086366
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  3. Pass39,809 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,809 miles
    Test number
    527224941989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp sleeve corroded

  4. Pass36,779 miles (+2,922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    174757221817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to examine testable items

  5. Pass33,857 miles (+2,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,857 miles
    Test number
    955270426468
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear marks

  6. Pass30,883 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,883 miles
    Test number
    346413432019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,561 miles (+3,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,561 miles
    Test number
    301028836360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cuts/cracks on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass24,554 miles (+5,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    192906508183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

  9. Pass18,850 miles (+6,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    485428741144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear small cracks in tyre

  10. Pass12,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    12,739 miles
    Test number
    458558560734
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to examine testable items

  11. Fail12,731 miles (+5,806)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,731 miles
    Test number
    625332218680
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to examine testable items

  12. Pass6,925 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    6,925 miles
    Test number
    914359163256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,860 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    6,860 miles
    Test number
    414633479755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,223 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    6,223 miles
    Test number
    476104595184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    5,679 miles
    Test number
    265069514271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 MFM

Does T40 MFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MFM is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 MFM?
The MOT on T40 MFM is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 MFM done?
T40 MFM was recorded at 42,807 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,313 miles a year.
Has T40 MFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MFM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 MFM 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 MFM find?
T40 MFM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; exhaust centre clamp sleeve corroded; tyre pressure light on.

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