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AD06 EEM

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,869 mi
Last recorded122,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,869 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 122,869 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 113,731 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 113,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake just met mot requirments

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,885 miles

advice o/s parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,885 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advice o/s parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,769 miles

offside rear handbrake slow to react

Fail 22 Jun 2016 94,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside rear handbrake slow to react

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 62,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,810 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 46,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,906 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 EEM is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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