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NL56 KLJ

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 130,476 miles on the clock, averaging 7,667 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NL56 KLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,667

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,476 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL56 KLJ 19k47k75k103k130k '09'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,476 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage123,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage115,237 miles
Since last MOT+11,717 miles
PASS
Mileage103,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage94,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage90,752 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage83,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,134 miles
Since last MOT+13,849 miles
PASS
Mileage69,285 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,275 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage55,502 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage46,273 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage38,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage32,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,294 miles
PASS
Mileage29,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage24,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage19,318 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

RegistrationNL56 KLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NL56 KLJ

What car is NL56 KLJ?

NL56 KLJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NL56 KLJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL56 KLJ was 130,476 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL56 KLJ passed its MOT?

NL56 KLJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2024.

Is NL56 KLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL56 KLJ 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 NL56 KLJ?

NL56 KLJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.