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DV56 TKJ

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 68,486 miles on the clock, averaging 4,353 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 DV56 TKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,286
Average per year4,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV56 TKJ 5k21k37k53k68k '09'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,486 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage58,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage52,081 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage51,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage48,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage46,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage42,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage38,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage32,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage27,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage23,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage19,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage13,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage8,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage4,547 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

RegistrationDV56 TKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DV56 TKJ

What car is DV56 TKJ?

DV56 TKJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.

What is the mileage of DV56 TKJ?

The last recorded mileage for DV56 TKJ was 68,486 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV56 TKJ passed its MOT?

DV56 TKJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2024.

Is DV56 TKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV56 TKJ 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 DV56 TKJ?

DV56 TKJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.