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OU56WDX
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration OU56WDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 13 Jan 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 148,784 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse lights inop
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 148,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Reverse lights inop
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,911 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,911 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,664 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2025Advisory 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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,108 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
- under tray trim split
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,108 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- under tray trim split
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,759 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,742 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,628 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire catalyser (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture exhaust system rubbing on n/s/r rigid brake pipe unable to check condition (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,814 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,817 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019 5 Jul 20263 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,880 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,550 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 5 Jul 202630 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,988 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.2b)
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,514 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,983 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014 5 Jul 202622 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,073 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,211 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012 5 Jul 20261 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,713 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 5 Jul 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,632 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 5 Jul 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,632 MI
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OU56WDX was registered on 2006-09-04
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