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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration FM06BWU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 06 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,158 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,532 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) 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
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,860 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025 4 Jun 20262 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 66,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 58,139 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 58,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,042 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,533 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,091 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,376 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020 4 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 41,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,201 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
24 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability N/S FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen O/S IMAGE INCORRECT (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
18 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,454 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades worn
- nearside rear brake binding slightly
- front lower arm suspension rear bushes slightly worn
17 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 39,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades worn
- nearside rear brake binding slightly
- front lower arm suspension rear bushes slightly worn
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,612 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- PARK BRAKE JUST MADE IT 16% LIMIT IS 15%
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SPLIT (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- PARK BRAKE JUST MADE IT 16% LIMIT IS 15%
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,315 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,306 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,784 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 4 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,280 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 4 Jun 20262 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,598 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011 4 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,431 MI
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FM06BWU was registered on 2006-06-26
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