2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SY06 APU
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 76,893 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY06 APU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2020
- 76,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY06 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (SY06 APU) between March 2009 and July 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SY06 APU Mileage History
- 16/03/200933,146 mi
- 24/03/201140,009 mi+6,863 mi
- 23/03/201243,238 mi+3,229 mi
- 29/03/201347,438 mi+4,200 mi
- 02/04/201347,460 mi+22 mi
- 22/05/201452,082 mi+4,622 mi
- 22/05/201452,082 mi
- 21/05/201555,858 mi+3,776 mi
- 03/05/201659,712 mi+3,854 mi
- 03/05/201659,712 mi
- 26/04/201765,122 mi+5,410 mi
- 27/04/201765,122 mi
- 15/05/201869,748 mi+4,626 mi
- 16/05/201869,756 mi+8 mi
- 06/06/201974,519 mi+4,763 mi
- 12/06/201974,526 mi+7 mi
- 14/07/202076,890 mi+2,364 mi
- 16/07/202076,893 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,860 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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