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ML06 YZK

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,165 mi
Last recorded116,165 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 115,912 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,275 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,658 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails ()

Oil leak Oil Filter ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,922 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,370 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,063 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

pad warning light on pads look fine

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 YZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol 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 YZK, 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 YZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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