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ML56 RZC

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 RZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,716 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 50,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,290 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge also centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded and also rear bush's worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 36,278 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour also both front (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge also centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded and also rear bush's worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 20,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,495 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 16,495 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone mounts (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 14,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,757 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 5,856 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 RZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

ML56 RZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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The MOT history for ML56 RZC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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