2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF56 PUU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 143,013 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RF56 PUU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 143,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 PUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (RF56 PUU) between December 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
RF56 PUU Mileage History
- 15/12/200910,712 mi
- 10/12/201013,478 mi+2,766 mi
- 10/12/201013,478 mi
- 22/11/201121,522 mi+8,044 mi
- 22/11/201121,522 mi
- 08/01/201334,163 mi+12,641 mi
- 30/12/201344,452 mi+10,289 mi
- 07/01/201556,338 mi+11,886 mi
- 11/01/201667,981 mi+11,643 mi
- 11/01/201667,981 mi
- 28/02/201781,831 mi+13,850 mi
- 01/03/201781,831 mi
- 15/02/201892,940 mi+11,109 mi
- 15/02/201892,942 mi+2 mi
- 01/03/2019104,323 mi+11,381 mi
- 25/02/2020117,241 mi+12,918 mi
- 26/02/2020117,257 mi+16 mi
- 09/02/2021122,711 mi+5,454 mi
- 13/02/2022124,821 mi+2,110 mi
- 09/02/2023131,151 mi+6,330 mi
- 02/02/2024136,500 mi+5,349 mi
- 07/02/2025140,451 mi+3,951 mi
- 20/02/2026143,013 mi+2,562 mi
- 20/02/2026143,013 mi
Average of roughly 8,175 miles per year across 24 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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