2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KS55 VGO
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 113,760 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS55 VGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 113,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS55 VGO 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 (KS55 VGO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
KS55 VGO Mileage History
- 06/06/2023107,523 mi
- 05/06/2024109,695 mi+2,172 mi
- 16/06/2025111,439 mi+1,744 mi
- 15/06/2026113,760 mi+2,321 mi
- 16/06/2026113,760 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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