2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AU56 WWR
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 134,180 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU56 WWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 134,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU56 WWR 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 (AU56 WWR) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AU56 WWR Mileage History
- 11/07/2022116,062 mi
- 21/07/2023123,414 mi+7,352 mi
- 16/07/2024129,914 mi+6,500 mi
- 16/07/2024129,914 mi
- 27/06/2025134,180 mi+4,266 mi
Average of roughly 6,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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