2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL06 LUP
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 126,425 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL06 LUP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 126,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 LUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (GL06 LUP) between July 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
GL06 LUP Mileage History
- 24/07/200925,641 mi
- 15/10/200925,961 mi+320 mi
- 20/10/200925,961 mi
- 22/10/201032,319 mi+6,358 mi
- 21/10/201141,396 mi+9,077 mi
- 19/10/201250,252 mi+8,856 mi
- 19/10/201250,252 mi
- 28/10/201357,119 mi+6,867 mi
- 27/10/201461,689 mi+4,570 mi
- 27/10/201461,689 mi
- 24/10/201567,313 mi+5,624 mi
- 24/10/201567,313 mi
- 17/10/201674,773 mi+7,460 mi
- 27/10/201780,469 mi+5,696 mi
- 28/02/201882,431 mi+1,962 mi
- 14/02/201997,509 mi+15,078 mi
- 15/02/201997,566 mi+57 mi
- 08/02/2020102,851 mi+5,285 mi
- 22/02/2020102,993 mi+142 mi
- 04/03/2021106,076 mi+3,083 mi
- 12/04/2021106,094 mi+18 mi
- 24/12/2022108,138 mi+2,044 mi
- 28/12/2023111,424 mi+3,286 mi
- 03/01/2024111,575 mi+151 mi
- 03/01/2024111,591 mi+16 mi
- 02/01/2025117,032 mi+5,441 mi
- 06/01/2026126,425 mi+9,393 mi
- 08/01/2026126,425 mi
Average of roughly 6,123 miles per year across 28 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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