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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration LA55DYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 11 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,771 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 65,036 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2026 6 Jun 202627 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 65,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 58,765 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2025 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,055 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 53,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake servo defective or ineffective DAMAGED SERVO PIPE (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,009 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,375 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,434 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen washer pipe split but still working
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,155 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,484 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and some under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,414 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202623 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,414 MI
6 Jun 202619 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,057 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,628 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,311 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,966 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,960 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,254 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,466 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 6 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,559 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 6 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!
LA55DYW was registered on 2006-01-28
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