2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · RA06 GKP
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/07/2006. Recorded mileage 148,911 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1900cc
RA06 GKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2026
- 148,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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RA06 GKP Mileage History
- 30/08/2024135,514 mi
- 10/09/2024135,516 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/2025143,763 mi+8,247 mi
- 20/09/2025143,820 mi+57 mi
- 26/09/2026148,911 mi+5,091 mi
Average of roughly 6,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA06 GKP 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 (RA06 GKP) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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