2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GK56 YLP
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 48,699 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GK56 YLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 48,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GK56 YLP Mileage History
- 23/09/202341,794 mi
- 16/12/202443,601 mi+1,807 mi
- 17/12/202443,601 mi
- 07/01/202648,697 mi+5,096 mi
- 13/01/202648,699 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK56 YLP 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 (GK56 YLP) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking pipe (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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