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POLO · White

ML10 EFK
MOTValid
MOT due31 Aug 2026
First reg4 Aug 2010
Mileage139,429 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

15 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 October 2025.

PASSED · 1 Sep 2025
Test date1 Sep 2025
Expiry31 Aug 2026
Test number412802269035
Mileage139,429 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt not checked child seat prevents inspection
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface bald (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorytracking check advised
PASSED · 28 Aug 2024
Test date28 Aug 2024
Expiry27 Aug 2025
Test number485013111707
Mileage129,730 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.
FAILED · 24 Aug 2024
Test date24 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number353344849764
Mileage129,725 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster mechanism faulty. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster mechanism faulty. (4.1.2 (a))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated, outer skin corroding away.
AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.
PASSED · 25 Aug 2023
Test date25 Aug 2023
Expiry24 Aug 2024
Test number623290288578
Mileage118,739 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2022
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry24 Aug 2023
Test number609177684550
Mileage111,747 mi
FAILED · 22 Aug 2022
Test date22 Aug 2022
Expiry—
Test number729638689073
Mileage111,710 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2021
Test date9 Aug 2021
Expiry19 Aug 2022
Test number768526975128
Mileage101,323 mi
AdvisoryFront bonnet strengthening not secure to bonnet
FAILED · 2 Aug 2021
Test date2 Aug 2021
Expiry—
Test number990830663691
Mileage101,319 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop adrift
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop adrift
AdvisoryFront bonnet strengthening not secure to bonnet
PASSED · 19 Aug 2020
Test date19 Aug 2020
Expiry19 Aug 2021
Test number463703486469
Mileage93,359 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/R14 84T MICHELIN ENERGY SAVER (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops insecure.
PASSED · 20 Aug 2019
Test date20 Aug 2019
Expiry19 Aug 2020
Test number151252375623
Mileage84,341 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has very little reserve travel
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake cable is in poor condition
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2018
Test date20 Aug 2018
Expiry19 Aug 2019
Test number366292938688
Mileage73,720 mi
AdvisoryBoth side front door window glass tinted
AdvisoryBattery failed on test
AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items
FAILED · 13 Aug 2018
Test date13 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number585975497627
Mileage73,717 mi
AdvisoryBoth side front door window glass tinted
AdvisoryBattery failed on test
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2017
Test date2 Aug 2017
Expiry10 Aug 2018
Test number148223254188
Mileage64,550 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 2 Aug 2017
Test date2 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number173434074784
Mileage64,550 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 11 Aug 2016
Test date11 Aug 2016
Expiry10 Aug 2017
Test number463133639882
Mileage50,877 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracks in outer side walls
PASSED · 20 Jul 2015
Test date20 Jul 2015
Expiry4 Aug 2016
Test number539311805287
Mileage37,853 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyre starting to crack in sidewalls
PASSED · 28 Jul 2014
Test date28 Jul 2014
Expiry4 Aug 2015
Test number576469504268
Mileage18,568 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 1 Aug 2013
Test date1 Aug 2013
Expiry4 Aug 2014
Test number707433213226
Mileage23,897 mi