2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SA56 JHF
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 84,456 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 JHF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2026
- 84,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 JHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (SA56 JHF) between September 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2026 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 (23 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor spare tyre marked in chalk (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail marked in chalk (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
SA56 JHF Mileage History
- 24/09/20098,131 mi
- 28/09/20109,653 mi+1,522 mi
- 27/09/201111,969 mi+2,316 mi
- 12/09/201219,040 mi+7,071 mi
- 04/10/201326,167 mi+7,127 mi
- 03/10/201430,150 mi+3,983 mi
- 15/09/201534,090 mi+3,940 mi
- 13/09/201642,852 mi+8,762 mi
- 14/09/201749,630 mi+6,778 mi
- 05/10/201855,320 mi+5,690 mi
- 30/09/201961,756 mi+6,436 mi
- 19/09/202063,822 mi+2,066 mi
- 25/09/202063,825 mi+3 mi
- 12/10/202165,402 mi+1,577 mi
- 18/11/202165,402 mi
- 17/10/202269,119 mi+3,717 mi
- 19/10/202269,119 mi
- 06/12/202375,610 mi+6,491 mi
- 03/12/202480,983 mi+5,373 mi
- 20/12/202480,983 mi
- 01/12/202584,407 mi+3,424 mi
- 21/01/202684,455 mi+48 mi
- 08/02/202684,456 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,661 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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