2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YH56 NDC
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,479 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH56 NDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 154,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 NDC 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 (YH56 NDC) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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 Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YH56 NDC Mileage History
- 31/03/2023140,349 mi
- 14/03/2024148,550 mi+8,201 mi
- 14/03/2024148,550 mi
- 26/03/2025154,479 mi+5,929 mi
- 26/03/2025154,479 mi
Average of roughly 7,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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