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A40 JBF

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,615 mi
Last recorded34,615 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 JBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,615 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,150 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 31,138 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning within mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 27,354 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 27,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 27,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 26,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,582 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 24,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 23,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and scuffed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and scuffed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,289 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 21,289 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,926 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 16,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front console bushes splitting.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 14,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,306 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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A40 JBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A40 JBF, 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.

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A40 JBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is A40 JBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A40 JBF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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