2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · R7 ECG
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 50,557 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R7 ECG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 50,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R7 ECG 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 (R7 ECG) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R7 ECG Mileage History
- 12/10/202242,773 mi
- 11/10/202345,478 mi+2,705 mi
- 25/10/202345,525 mi+47 mi
- 28/10/202447,812 mi+2,287 mi
- 21/10/202550,557 mi+2,745 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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