2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · NJ06 LXU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 163,313 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ06 LXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 163,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ06 LXU 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 (NJ06 LXU) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NJ06 LXU Mileage History
- 18/11/2021144,632 mi
- 29/11/2021144,670 mi+38 mi
- 06/12/2022157,230 mi+12,560 mi
- 08/12/2022157,230 mi
- 05/09/2024163,313 mi+6,083 mi
Average of roughly 6,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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