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GF56 WJA

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 66,385 miles on the clock, averaging 2,795 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 GF56 WJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
66,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,795

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 reading66,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,354
Average per year2,795
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF56 WJA 20k31k43k55k66k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,385 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage65,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,031 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
PASS
Mileage64,749 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,370 miles
PASS
Mileage53,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage46,675 miles
Since last MOT+876 miles
PASS
Mileage45,799 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
PASS
Mileage44,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage42,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage40,893 miles
Since last MOT+1,060 miles
PASS
Mileage39,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,833 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage38,925 miles
Since last MOT+852 miles
PASS
Mileage38,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage35,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage31,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage25,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage22,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage19,804 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

RegistrationGF56 WJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GF56 WJA

What car is GF56 WJA?

GF56 WJA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2006.

What is the mileage of GF56 WJA?

The last recorded mileage for GF56 WJA was 66,385 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF56 WJA passed its MOT?

GF56 WJA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is GF56 WJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF56 WJA 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 GF56 WJA?

GF56 WJA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.