2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM06 VHB
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24/06/2006. Recorded mileage 129,098 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1198cc
SM06 VHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 129,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM06 VHB Mileage History
- 15/10/2024115,179 mi
- 16/10/2024115,226 mi+47 mi
- 06/10/2025129,001 mi+13,775 mi
- 30/10/2025129,076 mi+75 mi
- 03/11/2025129,098 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 13,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM06 VHB 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 (SM06 VHB) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”.
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