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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 55,427 miles on the clock, averaging 2,602 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 AK56 TKN
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,427 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,602 |
| 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 | AK56 TKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 TKN
What car is AK56 TKN?
AK56 TKN is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AK56 TKN?
The last recorded mileage for AK56 TKN was 55,427 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK56 TKN passed its MOT?
AK56 TKN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.
Is AK56 TKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 TKN 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 TKN?
AK56 TKN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.