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OY56 JLO

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 124,345 miles on the clock, averaging 5,658 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY56 JLO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,658

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,499
Average per year5,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 JLO 31k55k78k101k124k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage115,846 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage109,565 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage101,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage96,889 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage90,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage84,439 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage78,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage73,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage70,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage67,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage63,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,293 miles
Since last MOT+12,764 miles
PASS
Mileage50,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage44,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage39,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage34,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage32,013 miles
Since last MOT+591 miles
PASS
Mileage31,422 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 JLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 JLO

What car is OY56 JLO?

OY56 JLO is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 JLO?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 JLO was 124,345 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 JLO passed its MOT?

OY56 JLO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is OY56 JLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 JLO 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 OY56 JLO?

OY56 JLO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.