VOLKSWAGEN POLO GK06SBY has 31 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 119,154 miles 1 week ago on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 15:04.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 29th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GK06SBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH APRIL 2027119,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND APRIL 2026119,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Headlamps Tarnished
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Beam Pattern Not Showing (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Beam Pattern Not Showing (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH APRIL 202529TH APRIL 2026118,001 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 2025117,996 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202421ST JANUARY 2025116,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Unable To Check Fuel Cap
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2024116,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Unable To Check Fuel Cap
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202321ST JANUARY 2024115,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2023115,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202221ST JANUARY 2023112,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2022112,132 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking And Braking Performance Affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202121ST JANUARY 2022108,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JULY 201921ST JANUARY 202198,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Excessively Worn And Lipped
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED6TH JULY 201821ST JULY 201986,446 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 201721ST JULY 201883,260 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 201782,225 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED12TH JULY 201621ST JULY 201780,109 MI
FAILED11TH JULY 201680,106 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED7TH JULY 201521ST JULY 201675,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Tyre Perishing In Treads
PASSED9TH JULY 201421ST JULY 201571,571 MI
FAILED7TH JULY 201471,528 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED8TH JULY 201321ST JULY 201466,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED8TH JULY 201366,150 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED7TH JULY 201221ST JULY 201361,368 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED7TH JULY 201261,368 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH JULY 201121ST JULY 201255,591 MI
FAILED18TH JULY 201155,590 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED5TH JULY 201021ST JULY 201150,542 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 200921ST JULY 201044,202 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 200944,202 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Excessively Damaged So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  2. FAIL - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Split (3.6.c.1b)
FAILED29TH APRIL 200944,128 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. FAIL - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Split (3.6.c.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED11TH MARCH 200914TH MARCH 201043,254 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK06SBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

GK06SBY MOT Comments

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GK06SBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 119,154 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,958 miles

GK06SBY FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GK06SBY was manufactured on Tuesday 14th March 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 119,154 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,958 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK06SBY has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 42 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 15 Major, 2 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GK06SBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 GK06SBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK06SBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 GK06SBY does have Tax. Read more

When does GK06SBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK06SBY will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK06SBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK06SBY will expire in 12 months on Thursday 29th April 2027. Read more

When did GK06SBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK06SBY was on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 15:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK06SBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for GK06SBY we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK06SBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for GK06SBY we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK06SBY?

GK06SBY is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GK06SBY done?

The odometer reading for GK06SBY at the last MOT in April 2026 was 119,154 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,958 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK06SBY?

The vehicle GK06SBY was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 14th March 2006. Read more

What colour is GK06SBY?

The official colour of GK06SBY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GK06SBY have?

GK06SBY has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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