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ML06 ZBJ

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,358 mi
Last recorded141,358 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 ZBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 141,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 141,347 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 137,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 137,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 131,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,287 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 88,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,063 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 88,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 87,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,762 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 83,840 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,761 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,465 miles

2 x Rear indicator bulbs white

Front No. plate slightly distorted

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 22 May 2009 40,720 miles

Offside Rear 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 ZBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

ML06 ZBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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