2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LS55 LBA
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 134,292 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 LBA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 134,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (LS55 LBA) between November 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (4 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 Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
LS55 LBA Mileage History
- 11/11/20089,170 mi
- 11/11/20089,170 mi
- 24/03/201010,478 mi+1,308 mi
- 21/07/201010,462 mi-16 mi
- 12/07/201112,409 mi+1,947 mi
- 21/06/201215,032 mi+2,623 mi
- 01/10/201332,418 mi+17,386 mi
- 01/10/201332,418 mi
- 08/12/201456,913 mi+24,495 mi
- 04/12/201575,982 mi+19,069 mi
- 28/06/201683,012 mi+7,030 mi
- 28/06/201683,014 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/201790,838 mi+7,824 mi
- 02/07/201899,088 mi+8,250 mi
- 27/06/2019103,136 mi+4,048 mi
- 29/06/2019103,136 mi
- 24/06/2020108,264 mi+5,128 mi
- 24/06/2020108,264 mi
- 14/06/2021111,785 mi+3,521 mi
- 14/06/2021111,785 mi
- 16/06/2022117,252 mi+5,467 mi
- 28/06/2023119,456 mi+2,204 mi
- 31/07/2024119,733 mi+277 mi
- 29/07/2025127,205 mi+7,472 mi
- 30/07/2026134,291 mi+7,086 mi
- 31/07/2026134,292 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,062 miles per year across 26 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: 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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