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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Petrol

DY56 AFV

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2006, Petrol, 1198cc) — mileage recorded at 72,196. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 23/02/2025
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1198cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this Volkswagen Polo is exceptionally sound, supported by an unbroken sequence of clean test passes that point to a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition. In the most recent test conducted on 24 February 2024 at 72,196 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet mirrors preceding inspections, indicating that previous custodians addressed faults promptly or utilized vehicles kept in a good state of repair. The mileage accumulation sits at a remarkably low average of roughly 3,610 miles per year over its twenty-year lifespan, totaling 72,196 recorded miles by February 2024. A notable temporal gap exists between the September 2022 test at 70,936 miles and the February 2024 test, spanning nearly seventeen months while adding only 1,260 miles. This prolonged period of minimal use highlights that the car likely spent extended months parked, a pattern requiring careful checks for stale fluids or seized components. Low annual mileage does not eliminate age-related degradation on a two-decade-old chassis, meaning physical inspection must prioritize rubber and steel components that age regardless of distance covered. Buyers should closely examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or sticking slides stemming from infrequent use, alongside the rubber suspension bushes and anti-roll bar mountings for perishing or cracking. Checking the sills and floorpan for structural corrosion is equally vital, ensuring that the low-mileage preservation extends beneath the bodywork.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this Volkswagen Polo is exceptionally sound, supported by an unbroken sequence of clean test passes that point to a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition. In the most recent test conducted on 24 February 2024 at 72,196 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet mirrors preceding inspections, indicating that previous custodians addressed faults promptly or utilized vehicles kept in a good state of repair. The mileage accumulation sits at a remarkably low average of roughly 3,610 miles per year over its twenty-year lifespan, totaling 72,196 recorded miles by February 2024. A notable temporal gap exists between the September 2022 test at 70,936 miles and the February 2024 test, spanning nearly seventeen months while adding only 1,260 miles. This prolonged period of minimal use highlights that the car likely spent extended months parked, a pattern requiring careful checks for stale fluids or seized components. Low annual mileage does not eliminate age-related degradation on a two-decade-old chassis, meaning physical inspection must prioritize rubber and steel components that age regardless of distance covered. Buyers should closely examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or sticking slides stemming from infrequent use, alongside the rubber suspension bushes and anti-roll bar mountings for perishing or cracking. Checking the sills and floorpan for structural corrosion is equally vital, ensuring that the low-mileage preservation extends beneath the bodywork.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Polo (DY56 AFV) from 2006 show a total of 3 MOT tests between September 2021 and February 2024.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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