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ML06 YTJ

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,931 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 127,267 miles

Nearside 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 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,313 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 110,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,325 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,506 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,740 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ML06 YTJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML06 YTJ, 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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ML06 YTJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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