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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 102,091 miles on the clock, averaging 5,092 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 AY56 XMK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,091 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,092 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | AY56 XMK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AY56 XMK
What car is AY56 XMK?
AY56 XMK is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AY56 XMK?
The last recorded mileage for AY56 XMK was 102,091 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY56 XMK passed its MOT?
AY56 XMK has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.
Is AY56 XMK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 XMK 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 XMK?
AY56 XMK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.