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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

Y40 KJSMOT history

Y40 KJS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 52,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

Y40 KJS red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,734 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 KJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 KJS was last recorded at 52,734 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 9,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,436 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,298 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,734 miles
  • 2025 – 43,436 miles
  • 2024 – 39,359 miles
  • 2023 – 37,068 miles
  • 2022 – 37,018 miles
  • 2021 – 33,786 miles
  • 2020 – 29,913 miles
  • 2019 – 25,580 miles
  • 2018 – 24,156 miles
  • 2017 – 21,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,734 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/60/15)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,734 miles (+9,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    541601249039
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,436 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    521022475231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,359 miles (+2,291)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    144665616605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass37,068 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,068 miles
    Test number
    850861218704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,067 miles (+49)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,067 miles
    Test number
    938650628861
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn

  6. Pass37,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    673929818212
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade

  7. Fail37,018 miles (+3,232)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    693749950062
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade

  8. Pass33,786 miles (+3,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    788055602575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass29,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    106561921687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,913 miles (+4,333)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    134686795324
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass25,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    711282990463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,580 miles (+1,424)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,580 miles
    Test number
    329122857854
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass24,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    357307465077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail24,156 miles (+2,285)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,156 miles
    Test number
    370176198633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass21,871 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,871 miles
    Test number
    599453026168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass17,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    17,943 miles
    Test number
    457597770896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,943 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,943 miles
    Test number
    271935087707
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y40 KJS

Does Y40 KJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 KJS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 KJS?
The MOT on Y40 KJS is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 KJS done?
Y40 KJS was recorded at 52,734 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has Y40 KJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 KJS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y40 KJS 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 Y40 KJS find?
Y40 KJS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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