2006 Volkswagen Polo E 55 1.2L Petrol · SA56 PVU
2006 Volkswagen Polo E 55 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 123,235 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO E 55
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 PVU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 123,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 PVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo E 55 (SA56 PVU) between September 2009 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
SA56 PVU Mileage History
- 07/09/200929,999 mi
- 01/10/201040,353 mi+10,354 mi
- 28/09/201146,415 mi+6,062 mi
- 29/09/201252,218 mi+5,803 mi
- 29/09/201252,218 mi
- 27/09/201357,781 mi+5,563 mi
- 27/09/201357,781 mi
- 06/10/201462,973 mi+5,192 mi
- 06/10/201462,973 mi
- 06/10/2015668,522 mi+605,549 mi
- 07/10/201568,522 mi-600,000 mi
- 09/05/201773,540 mi+5,018 mi
- 11/05/201879,156 mi+5,616 mi
- 31/05/201879,411 mi+255 mi
- 15/05/201985,518 mi+6,107 mi
- 15/05/202198,321 mi+12,803 mi
- 18/05/202198,361 mi+40 mi
- 17/05/2022106,501 mi+8,140 mi
- 18/05/2022106,531 mi+30 mi
- 21/06/2023114,764 mi+8,233 mi
- 08/07/2023115,291 mi+527 mi
- 03/07/2024123,235 mi+7,944 mi
Average of roughly 6,291 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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