2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VO56 THX
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 104,908 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO56 THX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2025
- 104,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO56 THX 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 (VO56 THX) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
VO56 THX Mileage History
- 17/04/202398,395 mi
- 17/04/202398,395 mi
- 12/04/2024101,781 mi+3,386 mi
- 15/04/2024101,781 mi
- 31/03/2025104,908 mi+3,127 mi
Average of roughly 3,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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