2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ET06 DKL
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 56,449 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET06 DKL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 56,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET06 DKL 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 (ET06 DKL) between June 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
ET06 DKL Mileage History
- 25/06/200913,679 mi
- 16/06/201018,276 mi+4,597 mi
- 02/06/201121,573 mi+3,297 mi
- 02/06/201121,573 mi
- 14/06/201224,766 mi+3,193 mi
- 11/06/201328,334 mi+3,568 mi
- 09/06/201431,509 mi+3,175 mi
- 16/06/201534,400 mi+2,891 mi
- 10/06/201637,401 mi+3,001 mi
- 13/06/201740,457 mi+3,056 mi
- 11/06/201843,380 mi+2,923 mi
- 18/06/201945,620 mi+2,240 mi
- 18/06/201945,620 mi
- 05/06/202047,265 mi+1,645 mi
- 11/06/202148,195 mi+930 mi
- 07/06/202250,210 mi+2,015 mi
- 07/06/202250,210 mi
- 06/06/202351,769 mi+1,559 mi
- 06/06/202351,769 mi
- 11/06/202453,125 mi+1,356 mi
- 11/06/202453,125 mi
- 12/06/202555,064 mi+1,939 mi
- 12/06/202555,064 mi
- 09/06/202656,445 mi+1,381 mi
- 17/06/202656,449 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,519 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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