2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RN55 BND
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 192,146 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN55 BND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 192,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN55 BND 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 (RN55 BND) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (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.
RN55 BND Mileage History
- 30/07/2022168,695 mi
- 30/07/2022168,695 mi
- 20/08/2023177,775 mi+9,080 mi
- 19/08/2024183,057 mi+5,282 mi
- 26/08/2025192,146 mi+9,089 mi
Average of roughly 7,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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