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ML12FFZ
2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration ML12FFZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 89,039 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 89,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,225 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,447 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,447 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,767 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 70,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn off on inside below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn sus arm rear bush split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working washers not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,477 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slight split but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exh backbox mounting snapped off (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush slight split but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind on wheel when turned by hand (1.2.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,207 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,086 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021 20 Jun 20261 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,532 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Coolant level low.
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,863 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,023 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 20 Jun 202630 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,224 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has minor scratches not effecting drivers view
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 17,025 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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ML12FFZ was registered on 2012-03-31
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