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AD06 EEH

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,672 mi
Last recorded140,672 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 130,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 130,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 119,270 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,444 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 110,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,710 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 105,710 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (on during test) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlight been repaired

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,241 miles

Offside indicator reapeter light output reduced

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high vis (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 98,241 miles

Offside indicator reapeter light output reduced

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high vis (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 66,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,375 miles

brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,375 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear lamp lens cover broken

fuel flap missing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear lamp lens cover broken

fuel flap missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,443 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,537 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 EEH is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EEH, 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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What year was AD06 EEH registered?

AD06 EEH is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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