2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL56 WFN
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 109,073 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 WFN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 109,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 WFN 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 (SL56 WFN) between October 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
SL56 WFN Mileage History
- 29/10/200915,781 mi
- 18/03/201126,296 mi+10,515 mi
- 18/03/201126,296 mi
- 04/04/20120 mi-26,296 mi
- 23/05/201344,849 mi+44,849 mi
- 23/05/201344,849 mi
- 07/05/201451,390 mi+6,541 mi
- 07/05/201451,390 mi
- 11/02/201554,595 mi+3,205 mi
- 12/05/201555,021 mi+426 mi
- 01/06/201658,882 mi+3,861 mi
- 13/06/201760,545 mi+1,663 mi
- 14/06/201760,545 mi
- 31/05/201862,734 mi+2,189 mi
- 07/06/201862,819 mi+85 mi
- 28/05/201968,131 mi+5,312 mi
- 17/08/202073,565 mi+5,434 mi
- 17/08/202073,565 mi
- 12/08/202180,418 mi+6,853 mi
- 12/08/202180,418 mi
- 31/05/202282,117 mi+1,699 mi
- 19/06/202388,318 mi+6,201 mi
- 02/07/202499,336 mi+11,018 mi
- 04/07/202499,338 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2025103,863 mi+4,525 mi
- 02/07/2025103,864 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2026109,073 mi+5,209 mi
- 06/07/2026109,073 mi
Average of roughly 5,591 miles per year across 28 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: 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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