2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VU56 AEP
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 133,314 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU56 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 133,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU56 AEP Mileage History
- 01/05/2024114,960 mi
- 17/05/2024115,394 mi+434 mi
- 17/05/2024115,394 mi
- 09/05/2025133,033 mi+17,639 mi
- 16/05/2025133,314 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 17,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU56 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (VU56 AEP) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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