2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YS56 AEB
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 72,333 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS56 AEB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 72,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS56 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (YS56 AEB) between December 2009 and December 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 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), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YS56 AEB Mileage History
- 03/12/200912,843 mi
- 03/12/200912,843 mi
- 01/12/201016,618 mi+3,775 mi
- 30/11/201120,754 mi+4,136 mi
- 30/11/201225,231 mi+4,477 mi
- 04/07/201327,223 mi+1,992 mi
- 28/06/201430,118 mi+2,895 mi
- 13/10/201540,144 mi+10,026 mi
- 13/10/201540,144 mi
- 28/11/201648,361 mi+8,217 mi
- 04/12/201754,158 mi+5,797 mi
- 08/12/201754,160 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/201857,454 mi+3,294 mi
- 10/12/201857,455 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/201961,528 mi+4,073 mi
- 21/12/202064,533 mi+3,005 mi
- 22/12/202064,540 mi+7 mi
- 06/12/202187,338 mi+22,798 mi
- 09/12/202167,341 mi-19,997 mi
- 13/12/202270,201 mi+2,860 mi
- 13/12/202270,203 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/202372,331 mi+2,128 mi
- 12/12/202372,333 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,242 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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