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AD06 FGE

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,538 miles

both front lamps misted

front dics corroded

o/s/f inner steering arm play

reg plate cracked front

Fail 3 Nov 2022 102,538 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lamps misted

front dics corroded

o/s/f inner steering arm play

reg plate cracked front

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,710 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 85,708 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,924 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Seat belt slightly damaged Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexy section. Centre box corroded and also backbox corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Seepage from fuel filter area under vehicle.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,545 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Leaving streaks. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexy section. Centre box corroded and also backbox corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Seepage from fuel filter area under vehicle.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,553 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,809 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 52,809 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,266 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small cracks appearing at offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,501 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 FGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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