2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · L55 VEL
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2006. Recorded mileage 50,326 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1198cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
L55 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 50,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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L55 VEL Mileage History
- 05/06/202547,908 mi
- 11/06/202547,911 mi+3 mi
- 12/06/202650,321 mi+2,410 mi
- 02/07/202650,324 mi+3 mi
- 03/07/202650,326 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L55 VEL 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 (L55 VEL) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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