2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BW55 UAB
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 203,887 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW55 UAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 203,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BW55 UAB Mileage History
- 24/06/2023191,102 mi
- 20/06/2024197,025 mi+5,923 mi
- 21/06/2024197,101 mi+76 mi
- 13/06/2025203,531 mi+6,430 mi
- 17/06/2025203,887 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 6,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW55 UAB 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 (BW55 UAB) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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