2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LS56 HMU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 38,289 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS56 HMU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 38,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 HMU 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 (LS56 HMU) between November 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf outer cv boot spl”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”.
LS56 HMU Mileage History
- 18/11/20099,298 mi
- 02/11/201012,285 mi+2,987 mi
- 01/11/201115,031 mi+2,746 mi
- 17/10/201217,865 mi+2,834 mi
- 12/11/201321,445 mi+3,580 mi
- 29/10/201424,025 mi+2,580 mi
- 21/10/201526,378 mi+2,353 mi
- 26/10/201628,764 mi+2,386 mi
- 26/10/201628,764 mi
- 07/11/201730,907 mi+2,143 mi
- 16/10/201832,783 mi+1,876 mi
- 17/10/201832,783 mi
- 08/11/201934,651 mi+1,868 mi
- 17/11/202035,772 mi+1,121 mi
- 29/11/202136,554 mi+782 mi
- 14/11/202236,988 mi+434 mi
- 09/11/202337,263 mi+275 mi
- 11/11/202437,739 mi+476 mi
- 12/11/202538,289 mi+550 mi
Average of roughly 1,814 miles per year across 19 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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