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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

M901 ARKMOT history

M901 ARK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

M901 ARK white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,227 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M901 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M901 ARK was last recorded at 69,227 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,571 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,656 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,227 miles
  • 2024 – 67,571 miles
  • 2023 – 63,843 miles
  • 2022 – 61,829 miles
  • 2021 – 57,357 miles
  • 2020 – 51,133 miles
  • 2019 – 46,468 miles
  • 2018 – 41,345 miles
  • 2017 – 36,046 miles
  • 2016 – 25,380 miles
  • 2015 – 22,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust box rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    866002923707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,223 miles (+1,652)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    695288065706
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  3. Pass67,571 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    491910879031
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn on both edges 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn on both edges 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,571 miles (+3,728)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    910265103214
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn on both edges 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn on both edges 175/70r14 84t (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,843 miles (+2,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    749461801095
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake may need adjusted at some point

  6. Pass61,829 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    736879697932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass57,357 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    272199182324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  8. Fail57,354 miles (+6,221)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    629309196920
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  9. Pass51,133 miles (+4,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    944976704242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,468 miles
    Test number
    109613359430
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail46,468 miles (+5,123)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,468 miles
    Test number
    748512550676
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass41,345 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    411046961569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    402250689875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,046 miles (+10,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    563470613463
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn

  15. Pass25,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    566514241510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,380 miles (+2,703)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    737919903437
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass22,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,677 miles
    Test number
    598802290692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger seat tilt operation inop

  18. Fail22,677 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,677 miles
    Test number
    962827590299
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger seat tilt operation inop

Questions about M901 ARK

Does M901 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M901 ARK is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M901 ARK?
The MOT on M901 ARK is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M901 ARK done?
M901 ARK was recorded at 69,227 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has M901 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M901 ARK has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M901 ARK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M901 ARK find?
M901 ARK passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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