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AY56 WXK

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 130,217 miles on the clock, averaging 8,195 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 AY56 WXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,195

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,217 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY56 WXK 9k39k70k100k130k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,217 miles
Since last MOT+19,847 miles
PASS
Mileage110,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage100,394 miles
Since last MOT+17,928 miles
PASS
Mileage82,466 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,460 miles
Since last MOT+14,846 miles
PASS
Mileage67,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage62,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage57,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage52,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage49,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage45,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage37,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage30,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage21,391 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage15,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage12,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage9,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,026 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

RegistrationAY56 WXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AY56 WXK

What car is AY56 WXK?

AY56 WXK is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AY56 WXK?

The last recorded mileage for AY56 WXK was 130,217 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY56 WXK passed its MOT?

AY56 WXK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2024.

Is AY56 WXK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 WXK 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 AY56 WXK?

AY56 WXK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.