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 2008 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 92,073 miles on the clock, averaging 4,850 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 CU56 ROM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 92,073 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,191 |
| Average per year | 4,850 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | CU56 ROM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About CU56 ROM
What car is CU56 ROM?
CU56 ROM is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.
What is the mileage of CU56 ROM?
The last recorded mileage for CU56 ROM was 92,073 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU56 ROM passed its MOT?
CU56 ROM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.
Is CU56 ROM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU56 ROM 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 CU56 ROM?
CU56 ROM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.