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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 77,388 miles on the clock, averaging 4,060 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 AX56 ESV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,388 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,304 |
| Average per year | 4,060 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | AX56 ESV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AX56 ESV
What car is AX56 ESV?
AX56 ESV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2007.
What is the mileage of AX56 ESV?
The last recorded mileage for AX56 ESV was 77,388 miles, recorded on 10 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX56 ESV passed its MOT?
AX56 ESV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2023.
Is AX56 ESV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX56 ESV 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 AX56 ESV?
AX56 ESV is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.