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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration AV55FZB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear reverse light in-op
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,679 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025 13 Jun 20268 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,246 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Reverse lamp in-op
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Reverse lamp in-op
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,541 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023 13 Jun 20267 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
8 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,497 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Wipers smeary
4 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,745 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- reversing lights not working
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,814 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,492 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018 13 Jun 20265 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,059 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,059 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,324 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 13 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,095 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,875 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 13 Jun 202621 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,875 MI
13 Jun 202613 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,033 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 13 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,487 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,596 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,235 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2010 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV55FZB was registered on 2006-01-09
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