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AK56 UAO

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 54,048 miles on the clock, averaging 4,128 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 UAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,057
Average per year4,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK56 UAO 29k36k42k48k54k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage48,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage38,636 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage37,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage33,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage29,344 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

RegistrationAK56 UAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AK56 UAO

What car is AK56 UAO?

AK56 UAO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.

What is the mileage of AK56 UAO?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 UAO was 54,048 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 UAO passed its MOT?

AK56 UAO has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2015.

Is AK56 UAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 UAO 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 UAO?

AK56 UAO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.