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DY56 AFK

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 115,922 miles on the clock, averaging 7,534 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 DY56 AFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,534

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 reading115,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,900
Average per year7,534
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY56 AFK 25k48k70k93k116k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage107,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage100,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage95,535 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage91,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage86,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage80,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,225 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage70,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,375 miles
Since last MOT+12,851 miles
PASS
Mileage57,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage49,019 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,815 miles
PASS
Mileage41,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage33,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,124 miles
PASS
Mileage24,932 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

RegistrationDY56 AFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About DY56 AFK

What car is DY56 AFK?

DY56 AFK is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.

What is the mileage of DY56 AFK?

The last recorded mileage for DY56 AFK was 115,922 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY56 AFK passed its MOT?

DY56 AFK has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2021.

Is DY56 AFK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY56 AFK 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 DY56 AFK?

DY56 AFK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.