Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,390 cc
T40 MNHMOT history
T40 MNH is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 141,803 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 MNH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 MNH was last recorded at 141,803 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Mar 2018: 111,554 miles, lower than 112,148 miles on 25 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,785 miles · 13 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 5,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,803 miles
- 2024 – 137,690 miles
- 2023 – 134,151 miles
- 2022 – 126,137 miles
- 2021 – 121,897 miles
- 2020 – 119,385 miles
- 2018 – 111,554 miles
- 2017 – 104,596 miles
- 2016 – 97,061 miles
- 2015 – 89,567 miles
- 2014 – 83,151 miles
- 2013 – 75,461 miles
- 2012 – 68,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,803 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,803 miles (+18)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 141,803 miles
- Test number
- 967459284857
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail141,785 miles (+4,095)6 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,785 miles
- Test number
- 730228237709
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass137,690 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 137,690 miles
- Test number
- 349312884527
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail137,690 miles (+3,539)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,690 miles
- Test number
- 768870874447
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass134,151 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 134,151 miles
- Test number
- 397786125268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,198 miles (+77)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,198 miles
- Test number
- 577365123078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail130,121 miles (+3,984)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,121 miles
- Test number
- 768150092107
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass126,137 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 126,137 miles
- Test number
- 469208565698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,116 miles (+4,219)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,116 miles
- Test number
- 331400379156
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible led headlight bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,897 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 121,897 miles
- Test number
- 752802307569
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail121,897 miles (+2,512)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,897 miles
- Test number
- 855695208459
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass119,385 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,385 miles
- Test number
- 896641844068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,554 miles (-594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 111,554 miles
- Test number
- 665091226919
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,148 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 112,148 miles
- Test number
- 478232946272
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail112,145 miles (+7,549)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,145 miles
- Test number
- 401282156399
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,596 miles (+7,535)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 104,596 miles
- Test number
- 327759796825
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edge) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some under vehicle components
Pass97,061 miles (+7,494)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 97,061 miles
- Test number
- 489353571108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,567 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,567 miles
- Test number
- 167609565098
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail89,567 miles (+6,416)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,567 miles
- Test number
- 606639965020
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail83,151 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,151 miles
- Test number
- 117706884420
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront brake disc's worn and lipped
Pass83,151 miles (+7,690)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,151 miles
- Test number
- 578716684073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront brake disc's worn and lipped
Pass75,461 miles (+7,207)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,461 miles
- Test number
- 199862473072
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Pass68,254 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,254 miles
- Test number
- 108548482046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,248 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,248 miles
- Test number
- 109797282096
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T40 MNH
- Does T40 MNH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MNH is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 MNH?
- The MOT on T40 MNH is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 MNH done?
- T40 MNH was recorded at 141,803 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,359 miles a year.
- Has T40 MNH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 MNH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 MNH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 MNH find?
- T40 MNH passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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