MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arch liner insecure which has torn the boot. arch liner requires securing to prevent new one being damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking. fluid has contaminated NSF lower arm bushes and made them very soft. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre sidewalls worn through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust clamp sleeve corroded
Coolant warning light flashing on dash
Emissions only just met requirements.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes contaminated with oil and have softened. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing loose and taped up. (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Play in both front steering rack inner joints
Reverse light inoperative
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All rear seat buckles outer cases missing (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
auxiliary drive belt badly cracked
long handbrake travel
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
long handbrake travel
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reverse lights not working
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front inner rack end ball joint has slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
OSR tyre perished
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
OSR tyre perished
Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Seat belt Clasp cover missing but not likely to lead to failure under load
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)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Seat belt Clasp cover missing but not likely to lead to failure under load
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight bind on rear brakes
slight judder on front brakes
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML56 AZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 64,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML56 AZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ML56 AZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 2006.
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