2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VU56 OSG
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,164 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 OSG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 154,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 OSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (VU56 OSG) between August 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VU56 OSG Mileage History
- 14/08/200929,745 mi
- 14/08/200929,745 mi
- 11/08/201041,257 mi+11,512 mi
- 15/12/201044,399 mi+3,142 mi
- 17/12/201157,407 mi+13,008 mi
- 17/12/201157,407 mi
- 16/12/201268,675 mi+11,268 mi
- 16/12/201268,675 mi
- 17/12/201380,606 mi+11,931 mi
- 08/12/201488,792 mi+8,186 mi
- 15/12/201594,896 mi+6,104 mi
- 12/12/201699,737 mi+4,841 mi
- 13/12/2017106,885 mi+7,148 mi
- 07/12/2018114,824 mi+7,939 mi
- 20/12/2019122,888 mi+8,064 mi
- 02/12/2020128,828 mi+5,940 mi
- 09/12/2021130,581 mi+1,753 mi
- 09/12/2021130,583 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2022132,433 mi+1,850 mi
- 31/01/2023132,436 mi+3 mi
- 29/01/2024136,485 mi+4,049 mi
- 01/02/2024136,485 mi
- 13/01/2025145,544 mi+9,059 mi
- 14/01/2025145,544 mi
- 23/01/2026154,160 mi+8,616 mi
- 29/01/2026154,164 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,559 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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