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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 106,400 miles on the clock, averaging 5,363 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 MW56 YMZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,400 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,363 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MW56 YMZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About MW56 YMZ
What car is MW56 YMZ?
MW56 YMZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2007.
What is the mileage of MW56 YMZ?
The last recorded mileage for MW56 YMZ was 106,400 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW56 YMZ passed its MOT?
MW56 YMZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.
Is MW56 YMZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW56 YMZ 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 MW56 YMZ?
MW56 YMZ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.