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ML56 UKU

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,536 mi
Last recorded176,536 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 176,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever slightly high

Fail 2 Dec 2025 176,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 2 Dec 2024 173,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 173,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 168,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 158,897 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 147,290 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 147,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 140,417 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive possibly power steering source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear load bearing areas are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front position lamps came on with a tap

engine management light is illuminated indicating malfunction, however pre july 1st 2008

exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 140,417 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve corroded loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive possibly power steering source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front rubbers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear load bearing areas are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine management light is illuminated indicating malfunction, however pre july 1st 2008

exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,452 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

tailgate shocks not supporting tail gate when open

Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,428 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HEAVY INNER WEAR/DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

tailgate shocks not supporting tail gate when open

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,391 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 110,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,960 miles

Nearside number plate light dim

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated, outer skin loose

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weep of fluid (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dull

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring many components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,767 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,219 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 5 Oct 2012 31,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,306 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,876 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 UKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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