2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML06 YWZ
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 156,209 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML06 YWZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2023
- 156,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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ML06 YWZ Mileage History
- 29/07/2022150,178 mi
- 29/07/2022150,178 mi
- 10/07/2023156,209 mi+6,031 mi
Average of roughly 6,366 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ML06 YWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (ML06 YWZ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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