2006 Volkswagen Polo · 73,177 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2006 Volkswagen Polos fail 50.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Polo years (73,177 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 50.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 94,125
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 73,177
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 16.4% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.3%
- Body, chassis and structure16.4%
- Suspension16%
- Brakes14.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres8.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.44%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.93%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.35%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.75%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 3.56%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.8%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.58%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.14%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Polos fail 50.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Polo years (73,177 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.44% of tests), position lamp not working (5.62% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Polo shows 94,125 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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