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SA56 LYH

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 156,580 miles on the clock, averaging 8,510 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 SA56 LYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,510

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 reading156,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,633
Average per year8,510
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA56 LYH 18k53k87k122k157k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage156,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage153,947 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage151,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage144,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,301 miles
Since last MOT+11,807 miles
PASS
Mileage132,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,494 miles
Since last MOT+12,253 miles
PASS
Mileage120,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
PASS
Mileage109,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,198 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage97,558 miles
Since last MOT+12,084 miles
PASS
Mileage85,474 miles
Since last MOT+12,789 miles
PASS
Mileage72,685 miles
Since last MOT+12,697 miles
PASS
Mileage59,988 miles
Since last MOT+16,647 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage39,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage36,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage27,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage21,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,155 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

RegistrationSA56 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SA56 LYH

What car is SA56 LYH?

SA56 LYH is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SA56 LYH?

The last recorded mileage for SA56 LYH was 156,580 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA56 LYH passed its MOT?

SA56 LYH has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Dec 2025.

Is SA56 LYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA56 LYH 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 SA56 LYH?

SA56 LYH is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.