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ML06 YYK

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,082 mi
Last recorded183,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 183,082 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on shaft end - not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 183,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on shaft end - not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 177,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 167,752 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 167,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 151,840 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2016 151,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,839 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 81,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,679 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ML06 YYK is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYK, 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 ML06 YYK registered?

ML06 YYK is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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