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ML56 AZA

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 AZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 129,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arch liner insecure which has torn the boot. arch liner requires securing to prevent new one being damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking. fluid has contaminated NSF lower arm bushes and made them very soft. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre sidewalls worn through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp sleeve corroded

Coolant warning light flashing on dash

Emissions only just met requirements.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes contaminated with oil and have softened. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing loose and taped up. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in both front steering rack inner joints

Reverse light inoperative

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All rear seat buckles outer cases missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

auxiliary drive belt badly cracked

long handbrake travel

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Oct 2019 124,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

long handbrake travel

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Oct 2018 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,897 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,179 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,193 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,338 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt Clasp cover missing but not likely to lead to failure under load

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt Clasp cover missing but not likely to lead to failure under load

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on rear brakes

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,292 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,290 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,900 miles

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

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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ML56 AZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML56 AZA, 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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ML56 AZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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