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A6 BMT

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,529 mi
Last recorded118,529 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,529 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,218 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack end ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 100,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack end ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 95,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2019 84,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o.s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o.s.f anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear side bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 42,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2011 25,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 25,518 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 19,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 19,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 14,729 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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A6 BMT is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A6 BMT, 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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A6 BMT is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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