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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 133,804 miles on the clock, averaging 8,679 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 OY56 MLX
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 133,804 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,679 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | OY56 MLX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OY56 MLX
What car is OY56 MLX?
OY56 MLX is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OY56 MLX?
The last recorded mileage for OY56 MLX was 133,804 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY56 MLX passed its MOT?
OY56 MLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2021.
Is OY56 MLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY56 MLX 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 MLX?
OY56 MLX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.