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ML06 YYW

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,766 mi
Last recorded116,766 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 106,669 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perrished

Offside Rear missing

Pass 21 May 2018 99,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 99,306 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 91,473 miles

o/s rear bump stop perrished

Fail 18 May 2017 91,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s rear bump stop perrished

Pass 14 May 2016 86,112 miles

coolant leak from radiator

front brake imbalance high 24%

front brake pads low and brake disc worn

front coil spring corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 80,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 74,676 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 74,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise exhaust corraded front to back

Pass 17 May 2013 67,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

advise exhaust corroaed front to back

advise exhaust front flex broken but not inscure

advise offside front tyre worn on outter eage

Fail 17 May 2013 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise exhaust corroaed front to back

advise exhaust front flex broken but not inscure

advise offside front tyre worn on outter eage

Pass 1 May 2012 49,826 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear wheel slightley binding

Pass 9 May 2011 36,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,700 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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ML06 YYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ML06 YYW, 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 YYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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