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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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1422cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 110,576 miles on the clock, averaging 5,964 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SF56 ONJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,576 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,635 |
| Average per year | 5,964 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SF56 ONJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SF — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SF56 ONJ
What car is SF56 ONJ?
SF56 ONJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2007.
What is the mileage of SF56 ONJ?
The last recorded mileage for SF56 ONJ was 110,576 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SF56 ONJ passed its MOT?
SF56 ONJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2025.
Is SF56 ONJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF56 ONJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SF56 ONJ?
SF56 ONJ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.