2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CP06 WXZ
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 173,889 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP06 WXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 173,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP06 WXZ 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 (CP06 WXZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
CP06 WXZ Mileage History
- 04/10/2023129,221 mi
- 06/10/2023129,224 mi+3 mi
- 05/10/2024150,161 mi+20,937 mi
- 24/10/2025173,888 mi+23,727 mi
- 29/10/2025173,889 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 21,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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