2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PK56 UEX
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 98,223 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK56 UEX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2024
- 98,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK56 UEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (PK56 UEX) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 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 Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror cap loose (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pipe split at N/S/F (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
PK56 UEX Mileage History
- 22/06/202293,616 mi
- 24/06/202293,616 mi
- 10/08/202395,376 mi+1,760 mi
- 15/08/202498,223 mi+2,847 mi
Average of roughly 2,143 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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