
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
T40 RWSMOT history
T40 RWS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 98,659 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 RWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 RWS was last recorded at 98,659 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,657 miles · 30 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 98,659 miles
- 2023 – 86,761 miles
- 2022 – 80,593 miles
- 2021 – 77,061 miles
- 2020 – 75,271 miles
- 2019 – 72,750 miles
- 2018 – 68,545 miles
- 2017 – 63,873 miles
- 2016 – 54,044 miles
- 2015 – 49,162 miles
- 2014 – 47,078 miles
- 2013 – 39,266 miles
- 2012 – 29,790 miles
- 2011 – 14,518 miles
- 2010 – 9,573 miles
- 2009 – 6,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,659 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 98,659 miles
- Test number
- 357690106290
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail98,657 miles (+11,896)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,657 miles
- Test number
- 888837492344
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass86,761 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 86,761 miles
- Test number
- 381127891758
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail86,753 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,753 miles
- Test number
- 391711133018
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass80,593 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 80,593 miles
- Test number
- 711918363689
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail80,593 miles (+3,532)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,593 miles
- Test number
- 315495856071
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass77,061 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 77,061 miles
- Test number
- 151981836789
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,061 miles (+1,790)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,061 miles
- Test number
- 719056451262
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,271 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 75,271 miles
- Test number
- 843632514958
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,750 miles (+4,205)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 72,750 miles
- Test number
- 753027942807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,545 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 68,545 miles
- Test number
- 373105843604
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,873 miles (+9,829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 63,873 miles
- Test number
- 245243336097
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass54,044 miles (+4,882)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,044 miles
- Test number
- 202109924245
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass49,162 miles (+2,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,162 miles
- Test number
- 432693152850
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass47,078 miles (+7,812)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,078 miles
- Test number
- 259082574240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteMinor exhaust leak
Pass39,266 miles (+9,476)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 39,266 miles
- Test number
- 309240163295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,790 miles (+15,272)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,790 miles
- Test number
- 355499362459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass14,518 miles (+4,945)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 14,518 miles
- Test number
- 358595861417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,573 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 9,573 miles
- Test number
- 614096650287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 6,197 miles
- Test number
- 674534949261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 RWS
- Does T40 RWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T40 RWS expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T40 RWS?
- The MOT on T40 RWS expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T40 RWS done?
- T40 RWS was recorded at 98,659 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 6,130 miles a year.
- Has T40 RWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 RWS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T40 RWS 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 RWS find?
- T40 RWS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: coolant leak radiator area; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn, and 4 more.
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