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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OU06YTA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 16 Nov 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,155 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2026 29 Jun 202623 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,337 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,560 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,902 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake lever has slight travel
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,714 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2020 29 Jun 202630 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,574 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019 29 Jun 202630 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,574 MI
29 Jun 202627 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,851 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018 29 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at flexi (7.1.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- rear brake application uneven Nearside slow (3.7.B.2)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,770 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link joint
- exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated
- both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops deteriorated
13 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops deteriorated
- slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link joint
- exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated
- Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,573 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 29 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,843 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,300 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 29 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,628 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 29 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,592 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 29 Jun 202610 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,733 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,824 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 29 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!
OU06YTA was registered on 2006-03-01
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