2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · GF56 NZC
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 82,004 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF56 NZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 82,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF56 NZC 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 (GF56 NZC) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GF56 NZC Mileage History
- 14/10/202491,097 mi
- 20/10/202581,696 mi-9,401 mi
- 20/10/202581,698 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202682,004 mi+306 mi
- 22/10/202682,004 mi
Average of roughly -4,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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