2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FN56 GFX
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 130,914 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FN56 GFX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 130,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN56 GFX 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 (FN56 GFX) between September 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN56 GFX Mileage History
- 12/09/200931,187 mi
- 28/10/201041,379 mi+10,192 mi
- 28/10/201149,109 mi+7,730 mi
- 29/10/201257,790 mi+8,681 mi
- 29/10/201257,790 mi
- 01/10/201363,485 mi+5,695 mi
- 25/11/201472,620 mi+9,135 mi
- 24/11/201580,781 mi+8,161 mi
- 21/11/201689,438 mi+8,657 mi
- 22/11/201689,438 mi
- 02/08/201793,207 mi+3,769 mi
- 25/08/201898,350 mi+5,143 mi
- 25/08/201898,350 mi
- 23/08/2019101,636 mi+3,286 mi
- 23/08/2019101,636 mi
- 26/08/2020106,739 mi+5,103 mi
- 24/08/2021110,622 mi+3,883 mi
- 24/08/2021110,622 mi
- 25/08/2022111,581 mi+959 mi
- 25/08/2022111,581 mi
- 21/08/2023115,439 mi+3,858 mi
- 24/01/2025125,022 mi+9,583 mi
- 19/01/2026130,914 mi+5,892 mi
- 20/01/2026130,914 mi
Average of roughly 6,097 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FN56 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FN56GFX.
PEUGEOT
AUTOCRUISE
FIAT
MOTORHOME
FIAT
DUCATO MOTORHOME
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
HYMER
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
DUCATO
FIAT
MOTOR HOME
FIAT
DUCATO
MERCEDES
RAPIDO
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.