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2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration ML61WCG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1199cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Mar 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,437 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026 24 Jun 20267 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,826 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025 24 Jun 202621 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,583 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024 24 Jun 20268 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,528 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021 24 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,490 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,583 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,305 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 24 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,640 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 24 Jun 202617 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,898 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs corroded on inner faces
17 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs corroded on inner faces
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,314 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 24 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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ML61WCG was registered on 2011-10-21
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