2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · BP06 WUB
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 125,295 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP06 WUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 125,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP06 WUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (BP06 WUB) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
BP06 WUB Mileage History
- 23/07/2022112,800 mi
- 25/07/2022112,802 mi+2 mi
- 05/07/2023125,293 mi+12,491 mi
- 07/07/2023125,295 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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