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ML56 ZSY

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,987 mi
Last recorded75,987 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

exhaust heat shield lose but secure

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Aug 2025 75,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers + shields fitted

exhaust heat shield lose but secure

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,984 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 71,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,220 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,220 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,939 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,404 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,404 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,917 miles

NS console bush split

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,908 miles

Nearside Front headlight unit scratched

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

Offside Rear tyre low

both front tyres close to legal limit and osf bald on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,035 miles

Nsf console bush starting to split

Osf console bush split though on the upper part of the bush

Fail 28 Nov 2013 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyres outer sidewall worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyres outer sidewall worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,257 miles

Os console bush starting to split

Fail 11 Dec 2012 30,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Os console bush starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,904 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre low and inner edge worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,997 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 18,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

3 x Wiper blades smearing

Handbrake excessive travel

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 ZSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

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

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