2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · KT55 LRV
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 138,573 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT55 LRV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 138,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT55 LRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (KT55 LRV) between February 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
KT55 LRV Mileage History
- 26/02/200921,293 mi
- 17/02/201025,449 mi+4,156 mi
- 07/02/201129,810 mi+4,361 mi
- 01/02/201234,007 mi+4,197 mi
- 06/02/201341,436 mi+7,429 mi
- 06/02/201341,436 mi
- 01/02/201447,631 mi+6,195 mi
- 20/02/201554,230 mi+6,599 mi
- 03/02/201660,631 mi+6,401 mi
- 20/02/201770,280 mi+9,649 mi
- 09/02/201879,431 mi+9,151 mi
- 28/01/201987,727 mi+8,296 mi
- 03/02/202096,650 mi+8,923 mi
- 23/03/2021100,215 mi+3,565 mi
- 23/03/2021100,215 mi
- 16/12/2022118,423 mi+18,208 mi
- 16/12/2022118,423 mi
- 03/02/2025132,564 mi+14,141 mi
- 04/02/2025132,568 mi+4 mi
- 27/02/2026138,573 mi+6,005 mi
- 27/02/2026138,573 mi
Average of roughly 6,898 miles per year across 21 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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