2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF56 XEJ
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 70,735 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF56 XEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 70,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF56 XEJ 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 (AF56 XEJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AF56 XEJ Mileage History
- 17/08/202462,434 mi
- 16/08/202567,131 mi+4,697 mi
- 16/08/202567,131 mi
- 21/08/202670,735 mi+3,604 mi
- 25/08/202670,735 mi
Average of roughly 4,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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