2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF56 XUK
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 159,846 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF56 XUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2024
- 159,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AF56 XUK Mileage History
- 02/03/2022156,574 mi
- 13/03/2023159,083 mi+2,509 mi
- 13/03/2023159,084 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/2024159,803 mi+719 mi
- 08/03/2024159,846 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 1,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF56 XUK 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 XUK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2024 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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