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SH56 XSC

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 91,258 miles on the clock, averaging 8,289 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 SH56 XSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2010
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,289

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 reading91,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH56 XSC 17k36k54k73k91k '10'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,258 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage88,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage85,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,478 miles
PASS
Mileage79,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage68,898 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,099 miles
PASS
Mileage47,183 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,420 miles
PASS
Mileage35,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,726 miles
Since last MOT+12,590 miles
PASS
Mileage23,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage17,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,181 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

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

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About SH56 XSC

What car is SH56 XSC?

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

What is the mileage of SH56 XSC?

The last recorded mileage for SH56 XSC was 91,258 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH56 XSC passed its MOT?

SH56 XSC has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2018.

Is SH56 XSC ULEZ compliant?

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

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