2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BT06 AEY
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 98,395 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT06 AEY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 98,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT06 AEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (BT06 AEY) between May 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
BT06 AEY Mileage History
- 30/05/200913,347 mi
- 28/05/201016,836 mi+3,489 mi
- 28/05/201016,836 mi
- 04/06/201119,940 mi+3,104 mi
- 19/04/201223,626 mi+3,686 mi
- 19/04/201223,626 mi
- 02/05/201333,584 mi+9,958 mi
- 13/05/201443,485 mi+9,901 mi
- 13/05/201443,495 mi+10 mi
- 25/03/201549,973 mi+6,478 mi
- 17/03/201654,405 mi+4,432 mi
- 22/03/201759,852 mi+5,447 mi
- 23/03/201759,871 mi+19 mi
- 07/03/201865,452 mi+5,581 mi
- 08/03/201865,465 mi+13 mi
- 03/04/201970,642 mi+5,177 mi
- 20/03/202072,072 mi+1,430 mi
- 27/03/202173,146 mi+1,074 mi
- 05/04/202276,309 mi+3,163 mi
- 24/03/202379,602 mi+3,293 mi
- 06/04/202482,530 mi+2,928 mi
- 25/04/202482,545 mi+15 mi
- 09/04/202588,052 mi+5,507 mi
- 10/04/202588,053 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/202698,394 mi+10,341 mi
- 27/04/202698,395 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,030 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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