2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VN56 GLY
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 177,910 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN56 GLY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 177,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN56 GLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (VN56 GLY) between November 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
VN56 GLY Mileage History
- 09/11/200932,282 mi
- 17/11/201044,667 mi+12,385 mi
- 06/12/201149,416 mi+4,749 mi
- 09/03/201361,634 mi+12,218 mi
- 17/02/201473,847 mi+12,213 mi
- 13/02/201589,440 mi+15,593 mi
- 22/02/2016104,646 mi+15,206 mi
- 13/02/2017119,347 mi+14,701 mi
- 14/02/2017119,347 mi
- 19/03/2019131,785 mi+12,438 mi
- 26/03/2020139,348 mi+7,563 mi
- 01/04/2021145,712 mi+6,364 mi
- 07/04/2021145,779 mi+67 mi
- 23/05/2022145,945 mi+166 mi
- 15/12/2023149,120 mi+3,175 mi
- 23/01/2025157,157 mi+8,037 mi
- 03/03/2026177,910 mi+20,753 mi
Average of roughly 8,928 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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