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ML56 XZZ

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 40,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 40,566 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal sinks to floor (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 40,028 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on nearside front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 37,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 35,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake lining thickness warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,495 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 33,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,406 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 26,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,957 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls (run flat)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 21,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,961 miles

grease on n/s/f outer c v boot but no signs of damage / holes and is secure

o/s/f tyre low inner tread

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,887 miles

offside front tyre worn inside

Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,596 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 XZZ 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 65.2%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

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

Is ML56 XZZ safe to buy?

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