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ML06 YZM

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,791 mi
Last recorded81,791 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 79,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 74,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2023 74,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 May 2022 71,134 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,599 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,913 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,654 miles

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

exhaust flex worn with slight blow

nearside front cv boot slightly damaged

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,116 miles

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

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)

auxiliary belt worn/cracked

front exhaust flex worn and slight blow

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,734 miles

Coolant leak ()

cut in offside front tyre tread

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flex worn and slightly blowing

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 16 May 2016 47,332 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 47,332 miles

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

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 43,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 32,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 24,375 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 24,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 19,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 15 May 2009 13,930 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 YZM is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

ML06 YZM is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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