2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · KJ56 AYW
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 143,154 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ56 AYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2024
- 143,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ56 AYW 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 (KJ56 AYW) between October 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KJ56 AYW Mileage History
- 04/10/2022135,091 mi
- 04/10/2022135,091 mi
- 04/10/2023140,159 mi+5,068 mi
- 04/10/2023140,159 mi
- 30/07/2024143,154 mi+2,995 mi
Average of roughly 4,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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