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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

V40 SLWMOT history

V40 SLW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

V40 SLW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,855 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 SLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 SLW was last recorded at 79,855 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,412 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,443 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,855 miles
  • 2024 – 74,455 miles
  • 2023 – 71,165 miles
  • 2021 – 65,872 miles
  • 2020 – 59,930 miles
  • 2019 – 54,895 miles
  • 2018 – 48,867 miles
  • 2017 – 44,663 miles
  • 2015 – 37,163 miles
  • 2014 – 24,762 miles
  • 2012 – 17,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,855 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,855 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    454408420218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,412 miles (+2,957)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,412 miles
    Test number
    417309738749
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,455 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    610213591426
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,454 miles (+3,289)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    863071542170
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass71,165 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    586916545647
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  6. Pass65,872 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,872 miles
    Test number
    369364041817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,843 miles (+2,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,843 miles
    Test number
    261945363960
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  8. Pass59,930 miles (+5,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,930 miles
    Test number
    560688188767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  9. Pass54,895 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    478024428430
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  10. Pass48,867 miles (+4,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,867 miles
    Test number
    937919945477
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  11. Pass44,663 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    192557407934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,163 miles (+5,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    631839248583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads cracking

  13. Pass31,567 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    138636205453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,762 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,762 miles
    Test number
    217637704063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,119 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,119 miles
    Test number
    645245852346
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner egde worn close to the legal limit (185/ 60 R15 84T)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner egde worn close to the legal limit (185/ 60 R15 84T)

Questions about V40 SLW

Does V40 SLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 SLW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 SLW?
The MOT on V40 SLW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 SLW done?
V40 SLW was recorded at 79,855 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has V40 SLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 SLW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 SLW 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 V40 SLW find?
V40 SLW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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