2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EF56 EXL
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 120,218 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF56 EXL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 120,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF56 EXL Mileage History
- 07/12/200922,262 mi
- 07/12/200922,262 mi
- 23/11/201026,357 mi+4,095 mi
- 09/11/201130,650 mi+4,293 mi
- 09/11/201130,650 mi
- 21/11/201235,954 mi+5,304 mi
- 14/11/201340,114 mi+4,160 mi
- 19/11/201445,576 mi+5,462 mi
- 21/11/201445,576 mi
- 04/11/201551,682 mi+6,106 mi
- 01/11/201658,295 mi+6,613 mi
- 06/11/201766,125 mi+7,830 mi
- 29/10/201873,033 mi+6,908 mi
- 28/10/201979,633 mi+6,600 mi
- 30/10/201979,648 mi+15 mi
- 05/11/202087,729 mi+8,081 mi
- 03/11/202194,726 mi+6,997 mi
- 04/11/202194,726 mi
- 01/11/2022103,266 mi+8,540 mi
- 24/10/2023109,604 mi+6,338 mi
- 05/11/2024115,467 mi+5,863 mi
- 12/11/2024115,467 mi
- 04/11/2025120,218 mi+4,751 mi
- 04/11/2025120,218 mi
Average of roughly 6,157 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
EF56 EXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (EF56 EXL) between December 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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