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CV56 TWD

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 140,143 miles on the clock, averaging 7,664 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 CV56 TWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,664

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 reading140,143 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV56 TWD 28k56k84k112k140k '09'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage138,971 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage137,694 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage136,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage134,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage131,069 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage123,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage119,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage115,084 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage105,706 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,698 miles
Since last MOT+35,709 miles
PASS
Mileage69,989 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,986 miles
Since last MOT+18,029 miles
PASS
Mileage51,957 miles
Since last MOT+17,069 miles
PASS
Mileage34,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
PASS
Mileage33,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage27,650 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

RegistrationCV56 TWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About CV56 TWD

What car is CV56 TWD?

CV56 TWD is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.

What is the mileage of CV56 TWD?

The last recorded mileage for CV56 TWD was 140,143 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV56 TWD passed its MOT?

CV56 TWD has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2024.

Is CV56 TWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV56 TWD 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 TWD?

CV56 TWD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.