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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 108,463 miles on the clock, averaging 5,044 miles per year, 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 SJ56 XYV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,463 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 46 |
| Average per year | 5,044 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SJ56 XYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SJ — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SJ56 XYV
What car is SJ56 XYV?
SJ56 XYV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.
What is the mileage of SJ56 XYV?
The last recorded mileage for SJ56 XYV was 108,463 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SJ56 XYV passed its MOT?
SJ56 XYV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.
Is SJ56 XYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ56 XYV 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 SJ56 XYV?
SJ56 XYV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.