2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL06 HHS
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 134,464 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL06 HHS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 134,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL06 HHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (SL06 HHS) between March 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
SL06 HHS Mileage History
- 05/03/200931,285 mi
- 06/03/201049,689 mi+18,404 mi
- 18/06/201052,225 mi+2,536 mi
- 18/06/201052,225 mi
- 02/03/201157,997 mi+5,772 mi
- 02/03/201157,997 mi
- 01/03/201263,698 mi+5,701 mi
- 01/03/201263,698 mi
- 01/07/201371,532 mi+7,834 mi
- 30/06/201477,297 mi+5,765 mi
- 01/07/201477,300 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/201583,482 mi+6,182 mi
- 09/07/201583,482 mi
- 21/07/201691,222 mi+7,740 mi
- 21/07/201691,222 mi
- 29/08/201796,618 mi+5,396 mi
- 29/08/201796,618 mi
- 24/08/201899,903 mi+3,285 mi
- 24/08/201899,903 mi
- 12/12/2019103,693 mi+3,790 mi
- 09/12/2020107,535 mi+3,842 mi
- 09/12/2020107,535 mi
- 09/12/2021112,224 mi+4,689 mi
- 13/12/2022117,799 mi+5,575 mi
- 13/12/2022117,799 mi
- 12/12/2023124,641 mi+6,842 mi
- 05/12/2024129,863 mi+5,222 mi
- 27/11/2025134,464 mi+4,601 mi
Average of roughly 6,167 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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