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ML56 WXJ

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,890 mi
Last recorded134,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 WXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 134,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,164 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 133,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,141 miles

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

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,287 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 90,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 74,437 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,138 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front no plate faded but legible

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,138 miles

Spare tyre defective

front no plate faded but legible

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,450 miles

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

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

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 WXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

ML56 WXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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