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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 95,438 miles on the clock, averaging 5,824 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 KM56 YRE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,824 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KM56 YRE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KM — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About KM56 YRE
What car is KM56 YRE?
KM56 YRE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2006.
What is the mileage of KM56 YRE?
The last recorded mileage for KM56 YRE was 95,438 miles, recorded on 5 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KM56 YRE passed its MOT?
KM56 YRE has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2023.
Is KM56 YRE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM56 YRE 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 KM56 YRE?
KM56 YRE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.