VOLKSWAGEN POLO ML12SSU has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,148 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 17:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 10th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

ML12SSU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH APRIL 2027142,148 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED26TH MARCH 2026142,148 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH APRIL 202510TH APRIL 2026140,318 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 202410TH APRIL 2025138,343 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED29TH MARCH 2024138,343 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202310TH APRIL 2024111,518 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread Depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED18TH MARCH 2023111,517 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread Depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202210TH APRIL 202390,859 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED19TH MARCH 202290,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Heavily Worn On Outer (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202110TH APRIL 202267,651 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 202010TH APRIL 202151,831 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH MARCH 202051,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Nsf + Nsr Tyres 3 Mm
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Windscreen In Such A Condition That Visibility Through Swept Area Is Seriously Affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201910TH APRIL 202043,478 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Scratched Through Damaged Wipers (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201810TH APRIL 201934,506 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 201834,506 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201710TH APRIL 201826,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED10TH JUNE 20169TH JUNE 201724,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge Bold (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Damage And Scratch By Faulty Wiper Blades
FAILED10TH JUNE 201624,200 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (4.1.d.4)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 185/60r15 (4.1.d.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge Bold (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED1ST MAY 201530TH APRIL 201616,827 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

ML12SSU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

ML12SSU MOT Comments

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ML12SSU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,148 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,153 miles

ML12SSU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration ML12SSU was manufactured on Monday 23rd April 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 142,148 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,153 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means ML12SSU has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 34 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does ML12SSU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 ML12SSU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is ML12SSU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 ML12SSU does have Tax. Read more

When does ML12SSU Tax expire?

The current Tax for ML12SSU will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does ML12SSU MOT expire?

The current MOT for ML12SSU will expire in 6 months on Saturday 10th April 2027. Read more

When did ML12SSU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for ML12SSU was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 17:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has ML12SSU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for ML12SSU we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has ML12SSU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for ML12SSU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is ML12SSU?

ML12SSU is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has ML12SSU done?

The odometer reading for ML12SSU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 142,148 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,153 miles per year. Read more

How old is ML12SSU?

The vehicle ML12SSU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 23rd April 2012. Read more

What colour is ML12SSU?

The official colour of ML12SSU is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does ML12SSU have?

ML12SSU has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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