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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 131,342 miles on the clock, averaging 10,759 miles per year, above 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 GXW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,342 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 55 |
| Average per year | 10,759 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DY56 GXW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About DY56 GXW
What car is DY56 GXW?
DY56 GXW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.
What is the mileage of DY56 GXW?
The last recorded mileage for DY56 GXW was 131,342 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY56 GXW passed its MOT?
DY56 GXW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.
Is DY56 GXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY56 GXW 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 GXW?
DY56 GXW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.