2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VT55 ELC
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 139,222 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT55 ELC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2022
- 139,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT55 ELC 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 (VT55 ELC) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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