2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · R55 TCM
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 189,299 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R55 TCM Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 189,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R55 TCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (R55 TCM) between July 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
R55 TCM Mileage History
- 06/07/200927,434 mi
- 05/07/201033,457 mi+6,023 mi
- 05/07/201033,457 mi
- 02/07/201138,705 mi+5,248 mi
- 05/07/201242,833 mi+4,128 mi
- 06/07/201242,847 mi+14 mi
- 31/05/201349,066 mi+6,219 mi
- 24/05/201451,227 mi+2,161 mi
- 24/05/201451,227 mi
- 16/05/201559,882 mi+8,655 mi
- 19/05/201559,882 mi
- 14/05/201668,960 mi+9,078 mi
- 21/05/201669,242 mi+282 mi
- 29/05/201780,591 mi+11,349 mi
- 30/05/201780,605 mi+14 mi
- 10/05/201887,215 mi+6,610 mi
- 10/05/201887,215 mi
- 11/05/201887,215 mi
- 30/05/2019127,963 mi+40,748 mi
- 25/06/2020129,943 mi+1,980 mi
- 25/06/2020129,943 mi
- 17/06/2021141,026 mi+11,083 mi
- 17/06/2021141,026 mi
- 14/06/2022147,321 mi+6,295 mi
- 14/06/2022147,321 mi
- 21/06/2023160,869 mi+13,548 mi
- 21/06/2023160,869 mi
- 19/06/2024170,592 mi+9,723 mi
- 19/06/2024170,592 mi
- 18/06/2025180,132 mi+9,540 mi
- 19/06/2026189,298 mi+9,166 mi
- 19/06/2026189,299 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,548 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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