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LD56 EDR

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 52,749 miles on the clock, averaging 2,324 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 LD56 EDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,324

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,749 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD56 EDR 23k30k38k45k53k '09'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,749 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage51,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage47,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage45,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage42,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage39,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,273 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage38,407 miles
Since last MOT+850 miles
PASS
Mileage37,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage33,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage24,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage22,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,934 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

RegistrationLD56 EDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LD56 EDR

What car is LD56 EDR?

LD56 EDR is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2006.

What is the mileage of LD56 EDR?

The last recorded mileage for LD56 EDR was 52,749 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD56 EDR passed its MOT?

LD56 EDR has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2022.

Is LD56 EDR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD56 EDR 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 LD56 EDR?

LD56 EDR is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.