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ML56 ZKS

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,063 mi
Last recorded45,063 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 45,063 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 43,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 43,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 37,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush in alloy subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush in alloy subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,934 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 34,934 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,104 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished within tread.

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 33,102 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished within tread.

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 31,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,050 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,747 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 ZKS 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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

ML56 ZKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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