2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · EF06 UPL
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 147,299 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF06 UPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 147,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF06 UPL Mileage History
- 11/05/2022125,118 mi
- 13/05/2023126,945 mi+1,827 mi
- 17/05/2024142,026 mi+15,081 mi
- 18/05/2024142,086 mi+60 mi
- 19/05/2025147,299 mi+5,213 mi
Average of roughly 7,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF06 UPL 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 (EF06 UPL) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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