2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FY06 DPU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 80,714 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY06 DPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 80,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY06 DPU 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 (FY06 DPU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
FY06 DPU Mileage History
- 29/06/202459,323 mi
- 27/05/202560,247 mi+924 mi
- 28/05/202560,247 mi
- 09/06/202680,706 mi+20,459 mi
- 16/06/202680,714 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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