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SA56 LYR

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SA56 LYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,167

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,636
Average per year8,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA56 LYR 13k40k66k92k119k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage118,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage116,147 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage111,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage108,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage104,612 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage96,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,116 miles
Since last MOT+17,140 miles
PASS
Mileage78,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage68,222 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,271 miles
Since last MOT+18,596 miles
PASS
Mileage48,675 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,610 miles
Since last MOT+17,312 miles
PASS
Mileage31,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage25,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage21,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage16,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage13,488 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 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SA56 LYR

What car is SA56 LYR?

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

Has SA56 LYR passed its MOT?

SA56 LYR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2024.

Is SA56 LYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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