2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LS56 HDU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 83,948 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS56 HDU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 83,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 HDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (LS56 HDU) between April 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 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 (21 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS56 HDU Mileage History
- 20/04/20105,272 mi
- 18/04/20117,553 mi+2,281 mi
- 12/04/20128,518 mi+965 mi
- 15/04/20139,158 mi+640 mi
- 22/04/20149,890 mi+732 mi
- 27/04/201510,575 mi+685 mi
- 27/04/201510,575 mi
- 01/03/201611,235 mi+660 mi
- 03/03/201721,625 mi+10,390 mi
- 17/03/201721,979 mi+354 mi
- 06/03/201825,365 mi+3,386 mi
- 05/06/201931,375 mi+6,010 mi
- 06/06/201931,379 mi+4 mi
- 03/12/202036,585 mi+5,206 mi
- 08/12/202142,137 mi+5,552 mi
- 11/12/202142,178 mi+41 mi
- 10/01/202348,794 mi+6,616 mi
- 17/01/202458,269 mi+9,475 mi
- 17/01/202458,269 mi
- 06/01/202566,710 mi+8,441 mi
- 08/01/202566,756 mi+46 mi
- 17/01/202683,627 mi+16,871 mi
- 24/01/202683,948 mi+321 mi
Average of roughly 4,991 miles per year across 23 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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