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AD06 EFU

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,809 mi
Last recorded92,809 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 EFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 92,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Apr 2020 92,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 82,846 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,815 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2017 79,078 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 79,074 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement too much travel (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,219 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 8 May 2015 70,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 70,801 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,732 miles

Rear Brake Imbalance

Pass 1 May 2013 59,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,649 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 53,706 miles

significant travel evident in handbrake lever

slight drag at nearside rear brake

Fail 10 May 2012 53,706 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,955 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,929 miles

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

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

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 EFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

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

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