2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · DV56 GXS
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 160,591 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV56 GXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 160,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV56 GXS 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 (DV56 GXS) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DV56 GXS Mileage History
- 30/01/2023149,611 mi
- 03/02/2023149,611 mi
- 16/01/2024155,195 mi+5,584 mi
- 11/06/2025160,571 mi+5,376 mi
- 12/06/2025160,591 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 4,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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