2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · LT06 PXL
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2006. Recorded mileage 105,841 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT06 PXL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 105,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT06 PXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (LT06 PXL) between March 2010 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LT06 PXL Mileage History
- 15/03/201018,678 mi
- 21/01/201122,790 mi+4,112 mi
- 11/01/201230,750 mi+7,960 mi
- 11/01/201230,750 mi
- 16/01/201335,170 mi+4,420 mi
- 10/01/201443,099 mi+7,929 mi
- 03/03/201551,872 mi+8,773 mi
- 04/03/201551,872 mi
- 02/03/201664,325 mi+12,453 mi
- 03/03/201664,325 mi
- 03/03/201771,345 mi+7,020 mi
- 10/03/201880,384 mi+9,039 mi
- 05/12/201880,395 mi+11 mi
- 07/12/201880,395 mi
- 18/11/201983,288 mi+2,893 mi
- 23/11/202085,550 mi+2,262 mi
- 23/11/202188,340 mi+2,790 mi
- 01/12/202292,325 mi+3,985 mi
- 05/12/202395,728 mi+3,403 mi
- 02/12/202498,922 mi+3,194 mi
- 05/12/2025105,841 mi+6,919 mi
Average of roughly 5,543 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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