2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM06 VWH
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2006. Recorded mileage 142,248 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM06 VWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 142,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM06 VWH 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 VWH) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM06 VWH Mileage History
- 15/06/2022134,489 mi
- 05/07/2022134,492 mi+3 mi
- 05/07/2022134,493 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2023138,238 mi+3,745 mi
- 01/07/2024142,248 mi+4,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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