2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · K8 ULP
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 161,965 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K8 ULP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 161,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K8 ULP Mileage History
- 28/09/2022134,057 mi
- 15/09/2023142,481 mi+8,424 mi
- 11/09/2024149,692 mi+7,211 mi
- 20/09/2024149,774 mi+82 mi
- 16/09/2025161,965 mi+12,191 mi
Average of roughly 9,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K8 ULP 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 (K8 ULP) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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