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LT06 UHH

2006 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,363 mi
Last recorded162,363 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Polo64,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 162,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at centre connection sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 162,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at centre connection sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 158,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to middle section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 154,251 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 152,061 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 149,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 146,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,071 miles

Offside Rear Lower position not working

Fail 12 Apr 2019 141,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower position not working

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,164 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,164 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2016 117,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 117,023 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 100,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre tread on limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,954 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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LT06 UHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 64,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT06 UHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT06 UHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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