2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AV56 SMU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 145,010 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
- 145,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AV56 SMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 145,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AV56 SMU Mileage History
- 23/08/2022111,999 mi
- 05/10/2023127,711 mi+15,712 mi
- 05/10/2023127,711 mi
- 30/09/2024145,009 mi+17,298 mi
- 02/10/2024145,010 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV56 SMU 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 (AV56 SMU) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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