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ML56 WYF

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 WYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 112,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,376 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,376 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,961 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,641 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 56,345 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,484 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,484 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre scrubing on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,193 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 17,783 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,026 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)

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 WYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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