2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL56 FPC
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 142,331 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 FPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2026
- 142,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 FPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (SL56 FPC) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
SL56 FPC Mileage History
- 12/08/2022127,482 mi
- 22/07/2023130,515 mi+3,033 mi
- 03/08/2024134,493 mi+3,978 mi
- 06/06/2025137,558 mi+3,065 mi
- 04/06/2026142,331 mi+4,773 mi
Average of roughly 3,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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