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ML56 WXM

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 WXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 146,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 146,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 140,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 137,097 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,728 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 116,752 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 116,752 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,393 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded slightly ( outer skin )

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,019 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,026 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,026 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,482 miles

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,482 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,123 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,123 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,892 miles

exhaust tail pipe is starting to corrod

Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,892 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe is starting to corrod

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,100 miles

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

engine oil level is getting [close to min]

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level is getting [close to min]

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,059 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 57,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,343 miles

TRACKING

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 WXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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