2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BK56 RKV
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 126,486 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK56 RKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2024
- 126,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK56 RKV 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 (BK56 RKV) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 ”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BK56 RKV Mileage History
- 17/06/2022112,502 mi
- 17/06/2022112,503 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2023116,074 mi+3,571 mi
- 25/05/2023116,074 mi
- 17/06/2024126,486 mi+10,412 mi
Average of roughly 6,987 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: Poor
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