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LT56 TXA

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 70,912 miles on the clock, averaging 3,586 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 LT56 TXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,912
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2010
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,586

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,912 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT56 TXA 22k34k47k59k71k '10'23'17

Check LT56 TXA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage67,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage65,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage63,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage62,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,582 miles
PASS
Mileage60,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage54,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage46,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage42,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,860 miles
PASS
Mileage28,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage22,304 miles

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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

RegistrationLT56 TXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LT56 TXA

What car is LT56 TXA?

LT56 TXA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2006.

What is the mileage of LT56 TXA?

The last recorded mileage for LT56 TXA was 70,912 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT56 TXA passed its MOT?

LT56 TXA has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2023.

Is LT56 TXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT56 TXA 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 LT56 TXA?

LT56 TXA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.