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ML56 ZWU

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,427 mi
Last recorded42,427 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 42,427 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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak from sump plug area and O/S driveshaft oil seal at gearbox.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 40,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamp aim's high. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak from sump plug area and O/S driveshaft oil seal at gearbox.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,341 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 39,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both tyres heavily perished, almost to cord and appear to be original 2006 fitted. Replace ASAP

Fail 11 Oct 2022 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Both tyres heavily perished, almost to cord and appear to be original 2006 fitted. Replace ASAP

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,899 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,646 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,647 miles

travel on hand brake

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,156 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and splitting

Fail 28 Sep 2018 31,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres badly cracked and splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,354 miles

slight wear on both front tyre inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,765 miles

Rear Both tyres starting to split/perish in the tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,156 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 4,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake req adjusting

n/S mirror indicator damaged

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 ZWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

ML56 ZWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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