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ML56 EDX

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,465 mi
Last recorded86,465 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,465 miles

General age related corrosion on underside components

Nearside Rear Brake noise from inner drum

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Offside Lower Sill bubbling

Offside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 2 Aug 2021 86,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

General age related corrosion on underside components

Nearside Rear Brake noise from inner drum

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Offside Lower Sill bubbling

Offside Rear Upper Shocker shroud detached

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,560 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,940 miles

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

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

Rear Shocker shrouds loose (Both)

Rear Silencer corroded slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Shocker shrouds loose (Both)

Rear Silencer corroded slightly

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,461 miles

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,612 miles

Front washer main feed pipe split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=4mm o=2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,612 miles

Front washer main feed pipe split

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=4mm o=2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,919 miles

o/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,042 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre perrished (dated 2006 185/60/14)

o/s rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,574 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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,756 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,628 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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ML56 EDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 ML56 EDX, 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 ML56 EDX registered?

ML56 EDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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