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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

T40 SCGMOT history

T40 SCG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,151 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SCG was last recorded at 49,151 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,151 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,151 miles
  • 2025 – 44,505 miles
  • 2024 – 42,123 miles
  • 2023 – 39,099 miles
  • 2020 – 38,985 miles
  • 2019 – 38,028 miles
  • 2018 – 36,499 miles
  • 2017 – 35,288 miles
  • 2016 – 34,005 miles
  • 2015 – 32,055 miles
  • 2014 – 28,877 miles
  • 2013 – 24,103 miles
  • 2012 – 22,830 miles
  • 2011 – 20,728 miles
  • 2010 – 18,523 miles
  • 2009 – 16,349 miles
  • 2008 – 13,191 miles
  • 2007 – 9,961 miles
  • 2006 – 6,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,151 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axil and under body corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,151 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    473865898734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axil and under body corroded

  2. Fail49,151 miles (+4,646)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    822166589832
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axil and under body corroded

  3. Pass44,505 miles (+2,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,505 miles
    Test number
    474340404701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and axle /under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    942164991373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,123 miles (+3,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    840491165011
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass39,099 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    474655831555
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  7. Pass38,985 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    942799774000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  8. Fail38,967 miles (+939)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    903422217932
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass38,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    914101288406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,028 miles (+1,529)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    588792954315
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,499 miles (+1,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    971854656638
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass35,288 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,288 miles
    Test number
    191654308711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail35,282 miles (+1,277)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    525969029296
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass34,005 miles (+1,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    877097999140
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass32,055 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    279800665432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,050 miles (+3,173)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    645964855178
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass28,877 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,877 miles
    Test number
    336467654194
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass24,103 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    299010253160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,830 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,830 miles
    Test number
    679726332115
    • 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)

  20. Pass20,728 miles (+2,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,728 miles
    Test number
    237351351101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass18,523 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,523 miles
    Test number
    131913330145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,349 miles
    Test number
    190426549110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,349 miles (+3,158)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,349 miles
    Test number
    460436249198
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass13,191 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,191 miles
    Test number
    472060348107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,961 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,961 miles
    Test number
    602042347189
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass6,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,570 miles
    Test number
    363979136117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SCG

Does T40 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SCG is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 SCG?
The MOT on T40 SCG is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 SCG done?
T40 SCG was recorded at 49,151 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has T40 SCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SCG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 SCG 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 SCG find?
T40 SCG passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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