2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL06 PLV
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 69,410 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL06 PLV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 69,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL06 PLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (SL06 PLV) between February 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL06 PLV Mileage History
- 17/02/20097,246 mi
- 25/02/20108,756 mi+1,510 mi
- 21/02/201110,070 mi+1,314 mi
- 15/02/201211,174 mi+1,104 mi
- 21/02/201312,540 mi+1,366 mi
- 11/02/201413,511 mi+971 mi
- 12/02/201515,065 mi+1,554 mi
- 17/02/201617,258 mi+2,193 mi
- 13/02/201719,522 mi+2,264 mi
- 05/02/201822,536 mi+3,014 mi
- 04/02/201925,305 mi+2,769 mi
- 09/03/202028,014 mi+2,709 mi
- 18/02/202134,593 mi+6,579 mi
- 16/02/202241,640 mi+7,047 mi
- 15/02/202350,802 mi+9,162 mi
- 15/02/202457,549 mi+6,747 mi
- 18/03/202564,354 mi+6,805 mi
- 02/04/202564,354 mi
- 30/03/202669,410 mi+5,056 mi
Average of roughly 3,633 miles per year across 19 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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