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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

T40 TUCMOT history

T40 TUC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,294 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 TUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 TUC was last recorded at 100,294 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,058 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
5,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,294 miles
  • 2025 – 89,393 miles
  • 2024 – 78,849 miles
  • 2023 – 71,517 miles
  • 2022 – 66,453 miles
  • 2021 – 58,611 miles
  • 2020 – 54,615 miles
  • 2018 – 46,894 miles
  • 2017 – 40,683 miles
  • 2016 – 34,014 miles
  • 2015 – 28,357 miles
  • 2014 – 20,586 miles
  • 2013 – 11,854 miles
  • 2012 – 11,569 miles
  • 2011 – 9,021 miles
  • 2010 – 7,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,294 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak Water pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle exhaust clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,294 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,294 miles
    Test number
    695654118133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,058 miles (+10,665)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    458718240234
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass89,393 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,393 miles
    Test number
    140255482616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,689 miles (+6,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    970869323535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass78,849 miles (+7,332)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    705762821851
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass71,517 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    888803106949
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall splitting & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail71,517 miles (+5,064)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    717048950470
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall splitting & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass66,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,453 miles
    Test number
    256203701543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,453 miles (+7,842)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,453 miles
    Test number
    481159917467
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass58,611 miles (+55)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,611 miles
    Test number
    869224473964
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail58,556 miles (+3,941)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    790723065878
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass54,615 miles (+7,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    744867107525
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,894 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,894 miles
    Test number
    298205404907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,683 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,683 miles
    Test number
    720427638151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,014 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    945931196764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,357 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,357 miles
    Test number
    527939085150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,586 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,586 miles
    Test number
    197698084161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,854 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,854 miles
    Test number
    615370193151
    • 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)

  19. Pass11,569 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,569 miles
    Test number
    569494732386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,021 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    9,021 miles
    Test number
    776246741369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    7,718 miles
    Test number
    922159840372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 TUC

Does T40 TUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 TUC is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 TUC?
The MOT on T40 TUC is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 TUC done?
T40 TUC was recorded at 100,294 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,941 miles a year.
Has T40 TUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 TUC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 TUC 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 TUC find?
T40 TUC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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