2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · BU56 TZC
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 62,556 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU56 TZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 62,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU56 TZC 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 (BU56 TZC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BU56 TZC Mileage History
- 28/05/202459,397 mi
- 30/05/202459,407 mi+10 mi
- 12/05/202561,538 mi+2,131 mi
- 21/05/202662,555 mi+1,017 mi
- 29/05/202662,556 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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