2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HJ56 YPU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 143,011 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 YPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2025
- 143,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ56 YPU 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 (HJ56 YPU) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HJ56 YPU Mileage History
- 07/03/2023120,277 mi
- 08/03/2023120,277 mi
- 06/03/2024129,327 mi+9,050 mi
- 06/03/2024129,327 mi
- 20/05/2025143,011 mi+13,684 mi
Average of roughly 10,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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