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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AP56FPA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 04 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 112,635 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,335 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,730 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,442 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024 12 Jun 202627 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure backrest (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,797 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 12 Jun 202618 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,739 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
26 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,832 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,256 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,878 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,878 MI
12 Jun 20266 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,927 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,718 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,822 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,507 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,206 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,098 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,687 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 7,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
27 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 6,759 MI
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AP56FPA was registered on 2006-12-21
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