2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · WJ56 ATZ
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 99,635 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ56 ATZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 99,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WJ56 ATZ Mileage History
- 08/09/200927,542 mi
- 08/09/200927,542 mi
- 07/09/201030,179 mi+2,637 mi
- 09/09/201133,971 mi+3,792 mi
- 12/10/201237,412 mi+3,441 mi
- 05/03/201442,128 mi+4,716 mi
- 28/09/201549,546 mi+7,418 mi
- 29/09/201549,551 mi+5 mi
- 08/09/201652,125 mi+2,574 mi
- 21/09/201754,888 mi+2,763 mi
- 28/09/201863,413 mi+8,525 mi
- 27/09/201977,987 mi+14,574 mi
- 28/09/202086,753 mi+8,766 mi
- 28/09/202086,753 mi
- 27/09/202189,581 mi+2,828 mi
- 27/09/202293,029 mi+3,448 mi
- 30/09/202293,029 mi
- 27/09/202396,123 mi+3,094 mi
- 04/10/202396,123 mi
- 24/10/202499,621 mi+3,498 mi
- 31/07/202699,635 mi+14 mi
- 31/07/202699,635 mi
Average of roughly 4,268 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WJ56 ATZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (WJ56 ATZ) between September 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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 (29 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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