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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 42,186 miles on the clock, averaging 8,664 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 AK56 SZV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 42,186 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,275 |
| Average per year | 8,664 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 | AK56 SZV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AK56 SZV
What car is AK56 SZV?
AK56 SZV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AK56 SZV?
The last recorded mileage for AK56 SZV was 42,186 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK56 SZV passed its MOT?
AK56 SZV has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Nov 2012.
Is AK56 SZV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 SZV 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 AK56 SZV?
AK56 SZV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.