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LB56 GVZ

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 88,154 miles on the clock, averaging 4,206 miles per year, well 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 LB56 GVZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,206

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,828
Average per year4,206
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB56 GVZ 20k37k54k71k88k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage82,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,111 miles
PASS
Mileage73,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
PASS
Mileage63,885 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage54,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage49,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,223 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
PASS
Mileage48,915 miles
Since last MOT+784 miles
PASS
Mileage48,131 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage46,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage45,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage43,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage40,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage37,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage34,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage29,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage25,744 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage25,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage20,035 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

RegistrationLB56 GVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LB56 GVZ

What car is LB56 GVZ?

LB56 GVZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2006.

What is the mileage of LB56 GVZ?

The last recorded mileage for LB56 GVZ was 88,154 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB56 GVZ passed its MOT?

LB56 GVZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is LB56 GVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB56 GVZ 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 LB56 GVZ?

LB56 GVZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.