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ML56 HPK

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,437 mi
Last recorded106,437 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 HPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 90,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,052 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 3 May 2018 57,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,825 miles

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

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

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

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,824 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 May 2016 53,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 19 May 2016 53,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,018 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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rear tyres sidewalls perishing

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake balance on limit 25%

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,661 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 HPK is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HPK, 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 HPK is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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