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GY56 UAX

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1800cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1800cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1800cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 78,118 miles on the clock, averaging 5,963 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 GY56 UAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,963

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

Below average
Latest reading78,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,673
Average per year5,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 UAX 34k45k56k67k78k '09'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage75,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,445 miles
Since last MOT+17,041 miles
PASS
Mileage58,404 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage51,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage49,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage40,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage33,625 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

RegistrationGY56 UAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1800cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 UAX

What car is GY56 UAX?

GY56 UAX is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1800cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 UAX?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 UAX was 78,118 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 UAX passed its MOT?

GY56 UAX has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2017.

Is GY56 UAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 UAX 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 GY56 UAX?

GY56 UAX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.