2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EA56 DFZ
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 114,997 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA56 DFZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 114,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EA56 DFZ Mileage History
- 14/07/200937,640 mi
- 14/07/200937,640 mi
- 01/07/201146,856 mi+9,216 mi
- 01/07/201146,856 mi
- 29/06/201251,747 mi+4,891 mi
- 20/06/201357,017 mi+5,270 mi
- 27/06/201462,741 mi+5,724 mi
- 16/06/201568,471 mi+5,730 mi
- 17/06/201568,471 mi
- 02/07/201675,513 mi+7,042 mi
- 01/07/201782,599 mi+7,086 mi
- 30/06/201889,256 mi+6,657 mi
- 02/07/201889,256 mi
- 05/07/201996,651 mi+7,395 mi
- 02/01/202098,230 mi+1,579 mi
- 06/01/2021100,629 mi+2,399 mi
- 07/01/2021100,635 mi+6 mi
- 06/01/2022102,466 mi+1,831 mi
- 04/01/2023108,066 mi+5,600 mi
- 04/01/2023108,067 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/2024113,851 mi+5,784 mi
- 03/01/2024113,851 mi
- 13/03/2025114,996 mi+1,145 mi
- 16/02/2026114,996 mi
- 17/02/2026114,997 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,661 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
EA56 DFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (EA56 DFZ) between July 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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