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2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RO56 XDU

RO56 XDU

2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2006. Recorded mileage 73,424 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2006 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,424 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1390cc

RO56 XDU Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
  • 73,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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RO56 XDU Mileage History

  1. 25/09/20097,132 mi
  2. 27/09/201025,011 mi+17,879 mi
  3. 27/09/201025,011 mi
  4. 30/09/201133,130 mi+8,119 mi
  5. 24/09/201238,054 mi+4,924 mi
  6. 30/09/201342,494 mi+4,440 mi
  7. 29/09/201446,642 mi+4,148 mi
  8. 22/09/201550,287 mi+3,645 mi
  9. 23/09/201550,289 mi+2 mi
  10. 11/01/201753,214 mi+2,925 mi
  11. 09/01/201855,341 mi+2,127 mi
  12. 09/01/201855,341 mi
  13. 04/01/201957,218 mi+1,877 mi
  14. 20/12/201958,756 mi+1,538 mi
  15. 11/12/202060,557 mi+1,801 mi
  16. 10/01/202263,126 mi+2,569 mi
  17. 10/01/202263,148 mi+22 mi
  18. 06/01/202365,596 mi+2,448 mi
  19. 21/12/202368,075 mi+2,479 mi
  20. 02/01/202573,424 mi+5,349 mi
  21. 03/01/202573,424 mi

Average of roughly 4,340 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

RO56 XDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (RO56 XDU) between September 2009 and January 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 03 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Washer fluid contaminated - viso”.

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