2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RK06 AXY
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 257,562 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK06 AXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 257,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK06 AXY 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 (RK06 AXY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
RK06 AXY Mileage History
- 27/06/2024237,582 mi
- 27/06/2025245,855 mi+8,273 mi
- 09/07/2025245,876 mi+21 mi
- 08/07/2026257,557 mi+11,681 mi
- 10/07/2026257,562 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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