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PE56 LJX

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 153,181 miles on the clock, averaging 8,012 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 PE56 LJX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2010
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,012

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 reading153,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE56 LJX 32k62k93k123k153k '10'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,181 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,174 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage141,514 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage133,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage128,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage124,039 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage121,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage118,296 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage111,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage102,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,170 miles
PASS
Mileage91,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage82,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage74,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,533 miles
PASS
Mileage64,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage56,083 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,050 miles
Since last MOT+12,572 miles
PASS
Mileage43,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,478 miles
Since last MOT+11,452 miles
PASS
Mileage32,026 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

RegistrationPE56 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About PE56 LJX

What car is PE56 LJX?

PE56 LJX is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PE56 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for PE56 LJX was 153,181 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE56 LJX passed its MOT?

PE56 LJX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is PE56 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE56 LJX 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 PE56 LJX?

PE56 LJX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.