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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 170,605 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 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 AJ56 VBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,605 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,554 |
| Average per year | 8,526 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | AJ56 VBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AJ56 VBO
What car is AJ56 VBO?
AJ56 VBO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AJ56 VBO?
The last recorded mileage for AJ56 VBO was 170,605 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ56 VBO passed its MOT?
AJ56 VBO has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2026.
Is AJ56 VBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ56 VBO 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 AJ56 VBO?
AJ56 VBO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.