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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 95,852 miles on the clock, averaging 5,024 miles per year, 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 AV56 AKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,852 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,627 |
| Average per year | 5,024 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | AV56 AKJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AV56 AKJ
What car is AV56 AKJ?
AV56 AKJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AV56 AKJ?
The last recorded mileage for AV56 AKJ was 95,852 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV56 AKJ passed its MOT?
AV56 AKJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.
Is AV56 AKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 AKJ 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 AV56 AKJ?
AV56 AKJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.