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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc

P10 MLKMOT history

P10 MLK is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

P10 MLK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,662 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 MLK was last recorded at 44,662 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,139 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
523 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,662 miles
  • 2025 – 44,139 miles
  • 2024 – 43,248 miles
  • 2023 – 42,292 miles
  • 2022 – 39,963 miles
  • 2020 – 37,091 miles
  • 2019 – 36,048 miles
  • 2018 – 35,051 miles
  • 2017 – 34,780 miles
  • 2016 – 32,835 miles
  • 2015 – 30,223 miles
  • 2014 – 25,276 miles
  • 2012 – 16,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,662 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • Advisory17 YR OLD ETC ETC,,P3,,PBT,,(91,60)),,OSF WINDOW INOP,,

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • T-BELT ??,,195/55/15 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP..2 X R/COIL SPRING MOUNTS/AXLE-VHSC,,U/BODY PLASTICS,,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,662 miles (+523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    333560865957
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory17 YR OLD ETC ETC,,P3,,PBT,,(91,60)),,OSF WINDOW INOP,,

  2. Pass44,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    178714658836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail44,139 miles (+891)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    878912028920
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass43,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,248 miles
    Test number
    909384567403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail43,248 miles (+956)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,248 miles
    Test number
    330419165473
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass42,292 miles (+2,329)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    596007815715
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,963 miles (+2,872)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    934391209989
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass37,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    429313349417
    • Advisory195/55/15 X 4,,((1.00))) REVERSERS INOP
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR LOWER VVHSC-AXLE,,2 X FRONT LOWER ARS VVHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail37,091 miles (+1,043)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    430321698242
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Advisory195/55/15 X 4,,((1.00))) REVERSERS INOP
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR LOWER VVHSC-AXLE,,2 X FRONT LOWER ARS VVHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass36,048 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    467707124631
    • AdvisoryREVERSERS INOP,,TB & SERV?..D/SEAT TORN..195/55/15 X 4,,REAR WB TORN,,U/BODY PLASTICS ETC,REAR AXLE VHSC,,

  11. Pass35,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,051 miles
    Test number
    159903494356
    • AdvisoryT-BELT ??,,195/55/15 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP..2 X R/COIL SPRING MOUNTS/AXLE-VHSC,,U/BODY PLASTICS,,

  12. Fail35,051 miles (+271)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,051 miles
    Test number
    531906354859
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working ***********SITUATED ON D/MIRROR**************** (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryT-BELT ??,,195/55/15 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP..2 X R/COIL SPRING MOUNTS/AXLE-VHSC,,U/BODY PLASTICS,,

  13. Pass34,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    685744787673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,780 miles (+1,945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    537701855674
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass32,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    295309758950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,835 miles (+2,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    372189099606
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass30,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    200717500811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,223 miles (+4,947)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    197542197995
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded

  19. Fail25,276 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    306294584199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass25,276 miles (+8,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    845104684101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass16,813 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,813 miles
    Test number
    909882552394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,770 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,770 miles
    Test number
    246769042361
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about P10 MLK

Does P10 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 MLK is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P10 MLK?
The MOT on P10 MLK is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P10 MLK done?
P10 MLK was recorded at 44,662 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has P10 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 MLK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on P10 MLK 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 P10 MLK find?
P10 MLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; 17 yr old etc etc,,p3,,pbt,,(91,60)),,osf window inop,,.

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