2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · OV56 MRU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18/11/2006. Recorded mileage 181,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1400cc
OV56 MRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 181,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OV56 MRU Mileage History
- 13/01/2023159,553 mi
- 30/05/2024175,735 mi+16,182 mi
- 10/06/2024175,735 mi
- 09/06/2025181,724 mi+5,989 mi
- 13/06/2025181,730 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV56 MRU 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 (OV56 MRU) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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