2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RE56 FBU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 79,804 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE56 FBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 79,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RE56 FBU Mileage History
- 05/10/202372,471 mi
- 06/10/202372,471 mi
- 30/09/202476,051 mi+3,580 mi
- 07/10/202579,804 mi+3,753 mi
- 07/10/202579,804 mi
Average of roughly 3,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE56 FBU 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 (RE56 FBU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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