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AD06 EFW

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,647 mi
Last recorded141,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2023 141,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 133,725 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 120,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,132 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 117,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,820 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,743 miles

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

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 EFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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