Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 139,025 miles on the clock, averaging 9,483 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AF56 YVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 139,025 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,483 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF56 YVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AF56 YVL
What car is AF56 YVL?
AF56 YVL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AF56 YVL?
The last recorded mileage for AF56 YVL was 139,025 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF56 YVL passed its MOT?
AF56 YVL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.
Is AF56 YVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF56 YVL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AF56 YVL?
AF56 YVL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.