2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NV56 AOB
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 88,802 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV56 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 88,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV56 AOB 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 (NV56 AOB) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
NV56 AOB Mileage History
- 01/03/202381,771 mi
- 13/03/202387,949 mi+6,178 mi
- 02/04/202484,896 mi-3,053 mi
- 27/03/202588,748 mi+3,852 mi
- 28/04/202588,802 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 3,254 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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