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AK56 ZWW

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 142,835 miles on the clock, averaging 8,182 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 ZWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,182

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,178
Average per year8,182
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK56 ZWW 43k68k93k118k143k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage138,657 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage136,005 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage131,663 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage125,175 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,174 miles
Since last MOT+9,465 miles
PASS
Mileage115,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
PASS
Mileage100,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,777 miles
Since last MOT+16,376 miles
PASS
Mileage84,401 miles
Since last MOT+13,102 miles
PASS
Mileage71,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage66,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage61,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage55,147 miles
Since last MOT+12,136 miles
PASS
Mileage43,011 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 ZWW
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 ZWW

What car is AK56 ZWW?

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

What is the mileage of AK56 ZWW?

The last recorded mileage for AK56 ZWW was 142,835 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK56 ZWW passed its MOT?

AK56 ZWW has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2022.

Is AK56 ZWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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