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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
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- Registration SL06PVJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1396cc
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- Expires 08 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,693 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak nearside of radiator ()
- several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension
- front brake discs worn/lipped
- both rear tyres damaged/cut on sidewalls
- all suspension coil springs corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,610 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,120 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenes faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,174 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- off side front outer cv gaiter damp
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- suspension corroded
- brake pipe ends corroded
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension corroded
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- brake pipe ends corroded
- off side front outer cv gaiter damp
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,678 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,106 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,106 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,506 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,790 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,469 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 15 Jun 20266 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,663 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 15 Jun 202614 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,219 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,684 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,904 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 15 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,018 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012 15 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,223 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2011 15 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,441 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2010 15 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!
SL06PVJ was registered on 2006-04-04
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