2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CX56 VDO
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 96,356 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX56 VDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 96,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX56 VDO 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 (CX56 VDO) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
CX56 VDO Mileage History
- 22/07/202291,528 mi
- 02/08/202393,763 mi+2,235 mi
- 02/08/202393,763 mi
- 02/08/202496,354 mi+2,591 mi
- 07/08/202496,356 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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