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A1 EJA

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,873 mi
Last recorded39,873 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,873 miles

Front both wearing inner & outter edges

Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,706 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 33,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 28,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,325 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Oct 2018 26,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,572 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,571 miles

wipers poor

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 9,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 7,440 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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A1 EJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 64,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 EJA registered?

A1 EJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is A1 EJA safe to buy?

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