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ML56 VPT

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,720 mi
Last recorded95,720 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,720 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front headlamps hazy

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,705 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front headlamps hazy

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,464 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded and front flex pipe worn and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,186 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded and front flex pipe worn and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn on both edges 185/60/14

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror - damage (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded and front flex pipe worn and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn on both edges 185/60/14

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2021 79,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

water in nearside rear lamp

Fail 13 Nov 2021 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,242 miles

Nearside repeater lamp deteriorating

Offside repeater lamp damaged

Reverse light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,146 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorate

offside rear tyre offshape +cracking 185/60/14

reverse light not working

water in nearside rear lamp

Fail 29 Oct 2018 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexy deteriorate

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))

offside rear tyre offshape +cracking 185/60/14

reverse light not working

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,453 miles

Both wing mirror repeaters damaged and faded due to ingress of dirt

Rear screen wash not working

Reverse light not working

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2017 66,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn and cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both wing mirror repeaters damaged and faded due to ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge 185/60R14

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear screen wash not working

Reverse light not working

Tracking recommended

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,006 miles

Nearside rear lower sidelight not working

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape 185/60R14

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,202 miles

both front electric windows not working

both rear tyres offshape, more so on nearside

offside front aero wiper blade split on end

offside front indicator discoloured

rear screen wash not working

Fail 13 Nov 2015 55,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front electric windows not working

both rear tyres offshape, more so on nearside

nearside rear lower side light not working

offside front indicator discoloured

rear screen wash not working

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,484 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 47,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

****** both rear lamp has water ingressed. strong advice

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

both front doors wiring loom juntion insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,075 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 VPT is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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