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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 148,849 miles on the clock, averaging 8,256 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 BN56 GVA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,849 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 339 |
| Average per year | 8,256 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | BN56 GVA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About BN56 GVA
What car is BN56 GVA?
BN56 GVA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of BN56 GVA?
The last recorded mileage for BN56 GVA was 148,849 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN56 GVA passed its MOT?
BN56 GVA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.
Is BN56 GVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN56 GVA 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 BN56 GVA?
BN56 GVA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.