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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration DX06FEF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 12 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,707 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear back box poor condition
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
6 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm front bush BOLT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper and pads not fitted correctly (1.1.21 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted pads not fitted correctly (1.1.21 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear back box poor condition
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,787 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,787 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,016 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp damage
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,290 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,634 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022 19 Jun 20267 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,084 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021 19 Jun 20267 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,975 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,323 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,164 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 19 Jun 20263 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,256 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017 19 Jun 202613 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,190 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 19 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,970 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014 19 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,076 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 19 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,470 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 19 Jun 202626 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,888 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 19 Jun 202630 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,519 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010 19 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!
DX06FEF was registered on 2006-04-20
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