2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FE56 DZM
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 177,080 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE56 DZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/06/2026
- 177,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE56 DZM 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 (FE56 DZM) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box to centre pipe join (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill ”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FE56 DZM Mileage History
- 15/07/2022140,336 mi
- 11/07/2023149,567 mi+9,231 mi
- 10/07/2024160,275 mi+10,708 mi
- 08/07/2025169,055 mi+8,780 mi
- 22/06/2026177,080 mi+8,025 mi
Average of roughly 9,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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