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SH56 RXP

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 72,498 miles on the clock, averaging 3,687 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SH56 RXP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,687

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,895
Average per year3,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH56 RXP 13k28k43k58k72k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage68,603 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage61,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage53,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage47,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage41,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage39,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage32,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage30,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage25,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage24,370 miles
Since last MOT+858 miles
PASS
Mileage23,512 miles
Since last MOT+626 miles
PASS
Mileage22,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage20,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage18,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage15,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage13,259 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 RXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SH56 RXP

What car is SH56 RXP?

SH56 RXP is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SH56 RXP?

The last recorded mileage for SH56 RXP was 72,498 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH56 RXP passed its MOT?

SH56 RXP has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is SH56 RXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH56 RXP 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 SH56 RXP?

SH56 RXP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.