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AD06 DSY

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 143,796 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 132,594 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 132,594 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/aged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges/ slightly mis-shaped

Offside Rear tyre cracked/aged

Fail 3 Mar 2023 126,496 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park hits the top for maximum efficiency (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emission's reading only just passed requirements. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/aged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges/ slightly mis-shaped

Offside Rear tyre cracked/aged

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,561 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,561 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake high (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blowing at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2019 110,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,640 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 87,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,997 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,720 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,833 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,176 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes perished, starting to split.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,702 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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AD06 DSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD06 DSY, 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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AD06 DSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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