2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · AV06 SZX
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 171,686 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV06 SZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2024
- 171,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV06 SZX 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 (AV06 SZX) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”.
AV06 SZX Mileage History
- 03/08/2022144,525 mi
- 27/07/2023154,546 mi+10,021 mi
- 15/08/2023154,739 mi+193 mi
- 15/08/2023154,739 mi
- 05/10/2024171,686 mi+16,947 mi
Average of roughly 12,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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