2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MA06 EAK
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 123,510 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA06 EAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2023
- 123,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA06 EAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (MA06 EAK) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
MA06 EAK Mileage History
- 01/04/2022116,481 mi
- 29/04/2022116,481 mi
- 29/04/2022116,481 mi
- 12/04/2023123,810 mi+7,329 mi
- 12/04/2023123,510 mi-300 mi
Average of roughly 6,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Timing Chain Rattle (1.2 TSI)Serious
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- Front Wishbone Bush WearModerate
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