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EN56 AEV

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourSilver
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 1400cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 64,461 miles on the clock, averaging 3,079 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EN56 AEV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,079

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,218
Average per year3,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN56 AEV 15k27k40k52k64k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage56,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage51,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage45,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage44,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,012 miles
Since last MOT+929 miles
PASS
Mileage43,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage41,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,181 miles
PASS
Mileage40,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,764 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage39,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage37,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage35,891 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage34,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage31,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage28,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage24,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage19,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage14,681 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 AEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EN56 AEV

What car is EN56 AEV?

EN56 AEV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EN56 AEV?

The last recorded mileage for EN56 AEV was 64,461 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN56 AEV passed its MOT?

EN56 AEV has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is EN56 AEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN56 AEV 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 EN56 AEV?

EN56 AEV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.