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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 122,539 miles on the clock, averaging 6,228 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 HG56 XPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,539 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,228 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | HG56 XPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About HG56 XPM
What car is HG56 XPM?
HG56 XPM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2006.
What is the mileage of HG56 XPM?
The last recorded mileage for HG56 XPM was 122,539 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HG56 XPM passed its MOT?
HG56 XPM has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.
Is HG56 XPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG56 XPM 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 HG56 XPM?
HG56 XPM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.