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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 115,758 miles on the clock, averaging 6,431 miles per year, 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 FP56 GDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,758 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,012 |
| Average per year | 6,431 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FP56 GDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About FP56 GDU
What car is FP56 GDU?
FP56 GDU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of FP56 GDU?
The last recorded mileage for FP56 GDU was 115,758 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP56 GDU passed its MOT?
FP56 GDU has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is FP56 GDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP56 GDU 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 FP56 GDU?
FP56 GDU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.