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OY56 OUH

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 135,140 miles on the clock, averaging 8,501 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 OUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,501

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY56 OUH 17k46k76k105k135k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,140 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage130,896 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage122,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage114,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage113,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage105,829 miles
Since last MOT+12,056 miles
PASS
Mileage93,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,773 miles
Since last MOT+11,856 miles
PASS
Mileage81,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage72,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage65,890 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage61,851 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage50,673 miles
Since last MOT+14,548 miles
PASS
Mileage36,125 miles
Since last MOT+17,727 miles
PASS
Mileage18,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage16,505 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

RegistrationOY56 OUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OY56 OUH

What car is OY56 OUH?

OY56 OUH is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OY56 OUH?

The last recorded mileage for OY56 OUH was 135,140 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY56 OUH passed its MOT?

OY56 OUH has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2023.

Is OY56 OUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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