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AF56 ZHJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 127,372 miles on the clock, averaging 8,985 miles per year, around 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 ZHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,985

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,372 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,985
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF56 ZHJ 35k58k81k104k127k '09'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage116,439 miles
Since last MOT+11,071 miles
PASS
Mileage105,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage96,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,481 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
PASS
Mileage86,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage79,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage74,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage68,145 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage59,217 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,984 miles
PASS
Mileage48,081 miles
Since last MOT+13,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,944 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 ZHJ
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 ZHJ

What car is AF56 ZHJ?

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

What is the mileage of AF56 ZHJ?

The last recorded mileage for AF56 ZHJ was 127,372 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF56 ZHJ passed its MOT?

AF56 ZHJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2020.

Is AF56 ZHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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