2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ST55 XBG
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 95,443 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 XBG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2024
- 95,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 XBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (ST55 XBG) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed off a cylinder (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
ST55 XBG Mileage History
- 31/05/202280,371 mi
- 17/05/202388,450 mi+8,079 mi
- 18/05/202388,454 mi+4 mi
- 08/05/202495,443 mi+6,989 mi
Average of roughly 7,779 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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