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AF56 ZHC

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 67,744 miles on the clock, averaging 3,532 miles per year, well below 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 ZHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,532

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year48
Average per year3,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF56 ZHC 24k35k46k57k68k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,744 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
PASS
Mileage67,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage62,247 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage57,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage54,773 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage53,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage51,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,836 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage41,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage35,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage29,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,538 miles

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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

RegistrationAF56 ZHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AF56 ZHC

What car is AF56 ZHC?

AF56 ZHC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AF56 ZHC?

The last recorded mileage for AF56 ZHC was 67,744 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF56 ZHC passed its MOT?

AF56 ZHC has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2022.

Is AF56 ZHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF56 ZHC 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 ZHC?

AF56 ZHC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.