2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW56 FPY
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 117,191 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
SW56 FPY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2021
- 117,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW56 FPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (SW56 FPY) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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