2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WJ56 VLP
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 108,005 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ56 VLP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 108,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WJ56 VLP Mileage History
- 04/09/20099,194 mi
- 11/10/201012,817 mi+3,623 mi
- 31/10/201115,798 mi+2,981 mi
- 07/08/201222,218 mi+6,420 mi
- 06/08/201330,346 mi+8,128 mi
- 15/08/201444,772 mi+14,426 mi
- 15/08/201444,777 mi+5 mi
- 08/08/201558,100 mi+13,323 mi
- 10/08/201667,865 mi+9,765 mi
- 13/08/201667,867 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/201779,876 mi+12,009 mi
- 07/08/201779,876 mi
- 11/08/201889,996 mi+10,120 mi
- 10/08/201996,113 mi+6,117 mi
- 03/08/202097,383 mi+1,270 mi
- 03/08/202097,383 mi
- 14/08/202198,423 mi+1,040 mi
- 14/08/202198,423 mi
- 13/08/2022100,184 mi+1,761 mi
- 11/08/2023102,006 mi+1,822 mi
- 15/08/2023102,006 mi
- 10/08/2024104,836 mi+2,830 mi
- 13/08/2024104,869 mi+33 mi
- 09/08/2025108,005 mi+3,136 mi
Average of roughly 6,203 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
WJ56 VLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (WJ56 VLP) between September 2009 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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