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AK56 VUR

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 132,161 miles on the clock, averaging 8,630 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 VUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,833
Average per year8,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK56 VUR 31k56k82k107k132k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage124,328 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,838 miles
Since last MOT+14,673 miles
PASS
Mileage109,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,165 miles
Since last MOT+15,906 miles
PASS
Mileage93,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage84,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage77,004 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage70,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,510 miles
Since last MOT+41,034 miles
PASS
Mileage29,476 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage61,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage50,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage44,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage39,105 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage30,970 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 VUR
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 VUR

What car is AK56 VUR?

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

What is the mileage of AK56 VUR?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 VUR was 132,161 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 VUR passed its MOT?

AK56 VUR has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2021.

Is AK56 VUR ULEZ compliant?

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

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