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LG56 CAU

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 106,659 miles on the clock, averaging 6,703 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 LG56 CAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,703

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

Below average
Latest reading106,659 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG56 CAU 9k33k58k82k107k '09'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,659 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage100,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage94,296 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage88,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage82,610 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage72,614 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage62,226 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage53,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage49,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage46,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage44,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage42,375 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,221 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage35,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,078 miles
Since last MOT+15,966 miles
PASS
Mileage19,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,112 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,775 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

RegistrationLG56 CAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LG56 CAU

What car is LG56 CAU?

LG56 CAU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2006.

What is the mileage of LG56 CAU?

The last recorded mileage for LG56 CAU was 106,659 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG56 CAU passed its MOT?

LG56 CAU has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2024.

Is LG56 CAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG56 CAU 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 LG56 CAU?

LG56 CAU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.