2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LG56 CAA
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 89,676 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG56 CAA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 89,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG56 CAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (LG56 CAA) between October 2009 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))”.
LG56 CAA Mileage History
- 07/10/200910,455 mi
- 15/04/201010,922 mi+467 mi
- 20/04/201010,923 mi+1 mi
- 06/04/201114,094 mi+3,171 mi
- 04/04/201217,509 mi+3,415 mi
- 29/03/201321,220 mi+3,711 mi
- 01/04/201321,220 mi
- 18/04/201419,968 mi-1,252 mi
- 20/04/201529,450 mi+9,482 mi
- 20/04/201529,450 mi
- 12/04/201633,189 mi+3,739 mi
- 25/04/201740,200 mi+7,011 mi
- 10/05/201850,421 mi+10,221 mi
- 10/05/201850,421 mi
- 11/05/201963,566 mi+13,145 mi
- 15/10/202076,599 mi+13,033 mi
- 23/10/202076,609 mi+10 mi
- 20/11/202189,675 mi+13,066 mi
- 24/11/202189,676 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,531 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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