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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration ML06DWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 10 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,896 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
2 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 69,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,261 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,724 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front exhaust clamp broken system still secure
20 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,602 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023 21 Jun 20265 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,185 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,201 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- undertrays / engine covers fitted.
- parking brake readings are on 16%.MINIMUM for the Mot is 16%.
- TRAVEL on foot brake pedal when depressed.
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,928 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019 21 Jun 20268 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,255 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- vehical fitted with plastic under sheilds
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- nsf osf tyres inner edge starting to whare
30 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehical fitted with plastic under sheilds
- nsf osf tyres inner edge starting to whare
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,332 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted o/s rear
- slight lip front brake discs
- both front tyres starting to get low on edges
12 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres starting to get low on edges
- slight lip front brake discs
- child seat fitted o/s rear
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,676 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread
- slight lip front brake discs
- n/s outer sill rusty
- handbrake travel
- child seats fitted to n/s o/s rear
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,771 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,788 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 21 Jun 202627 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,529 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 21 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,009 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,009 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,271 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 21 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 15,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,592 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 21 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,146 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 21 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,926 MI
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ML06DWN was registered on 2006-04-14
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