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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 144,363 miles on the clock, averaging 8,320 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 RK56 UGE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 144,363 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,898 |
| Average per year | 8,320 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | RK56 UGE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RK56 UGE
What car is RK56 UGE?
RK56 UGE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RK56 UGE?
The last recorded mileage for RK56 UGE was 144,363 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK56 UGE passed its MOT?
RK56 UGE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2024.
Is RK56 UGE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 UGE 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 RK56 UGE?
RK56 UGE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.