2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AX55 ABO
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 120,015 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AX55 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 120,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AX55 ABO Mileage History
- 05/03/2024101,269 mi
- 11/03/2025107,526 mi+6,257 mi
- 12/03/2025107,526 mi
- 27/04/2026120,015 mi+12,489 mi
- 27/04/2026120,015 mi
Average of roughly 8,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX55 ABO 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 (AX55 ABO) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (18 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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