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SA56 LYU

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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 127,312 miles on the clock, averaging 7,545 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 LYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,312
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
7,545

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 reading127,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,308
Average per year7,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA56 LYU 26k51k77k102k127k '09'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage127,312 miles
Since last MOT+11,308 miles
PASS
Mileage116,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,004 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage111,990 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage108,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage100,329 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,320 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage90,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,237 miles
PASS
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage76,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,180 miles
PASS
Mileage65,653 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage53,020 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage53,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage49,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage41,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage33,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage26,222 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 LYU
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 LYU

What car is SA56 LYU?

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

What is the mileage of SA56 LYU?

The last recorded mileage for SA56 LYU was 127,312 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA56 LYU passed its MOT?

SA56 LYU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2023.

Is SA56 LYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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