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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 85,486 miles on the clock, averaging 4,277 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 CV56 FTO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,486 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,277 |
| 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 | CV56 FTO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About CV56 FTO
What car is CV56 FTO?
CV56 FTO is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.
What is the mileage of CV56 FTO?
The last recorded mileage for CV56 FTO was 85,486 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV56 FTO passed its MOT?
CV56 FTO has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2025.
Is CV56 FTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV56 FTO 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 CV56 FTO?
CV56 FTO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.