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ML56RBU
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration ML56RBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,719 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively too far up (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively too far up (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,663 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- parking lever too far up
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))
15 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))
- parking lever too far up
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,813 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,805 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,805 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,270 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021 22 Jun 202627 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,209 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn close to limit on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,651 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019 22 Jun 20264 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,837 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
1 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,786 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear x2 tyres outer sidewall perished
24 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear x2 tyres outer sidewall perished
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,769 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 22 Jun 20264 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,366 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2015 22 Jun 20263 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,945 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,033 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2013 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,382 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 22 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,375 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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ML56RBU was registered on 2006-10-18
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