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ML56 UKS

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,327 mi
Last recorded74,327 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,594 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 70,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,574 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,840 miles

Nearside Front brake hose has clip missing

washer pipe split but still provide enough water to washers

Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,810 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake hose has clip missing

Offside Front brake hose has clip missing

washer pipe split but still provide enough water to washers

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,207 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 53,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/ hose/ ? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,800 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 46,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,822 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,513 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,007 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 9,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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