2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LA55 DYV
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 83,377 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 DYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 83,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA55 DYV Mileage History
- 31/05/202266,880 mi
- 11/05/202369,599 mi+2,719 mi
- 14/05/202477,790 mi+8,191 mi
- 06/06/202583,377 mi+5,587 mi
- 09/06/202583,377 mi
Average of roughly 5,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 DYV 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 (LA55 DYV) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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