Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 70,778 miles on the clock, averaging 4,392 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 XWP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,542 |
| Average per year | 4,392 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH56 XWP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SH56 XWP
What car is SH56 XWP?
SH56 XWP is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.
What is the mileage of SH56 XWP?
The last recorded mileage for SH56 XWP was 70,778 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH56 XWP passed its MOT?
SH56 XWP has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2022.
Is SH56 XWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH56 XWP 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 XWP?
SH56 XWP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.