2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RO56 VUV
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 159,098 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO56 VUV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2022
- 159,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO56 VUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (RO56 VUV) between September 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RO56 VUV Mileage History
- 25/09/200926,189 mi
- 27/09/201036,806 mi+10,617 mi
- 23/09/201147,511 mi+10,705 mi
- 23/09/201147,511 mi
- 25/09/201254,805 mi+7,294 mi
- 23/09/201362,587 mi+7,782 mi
- 10/09/201470,918 mi+8,331 mi
- 22/09/201583,006 mi+12,088 mi
- 22/09/201583,006 mi
- 27/09/201694,401 mi+11,395 mi
- 20/09/2017104,999 mi+10,598 mi
- 21/09/2017104,999 mi
- 18/09/2018115,230 mi+10,231 mi
- 23/09/2019124,892 mi+9,662 mi
- 21/09/2020132,094 mi+7,202 mi
- 17/09/2021145,641 mi+13,547 mi
- 27/10/2021146,011 mi+370 mi
- 28/10/2021146,028 mi+17 mi
- 28/11/2022159,098 mi+13,070 mi
- 28/11/2022159,098 mi
Average of roughly 10,088 miles per year across 20 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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