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SJ56 YDP

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 88,193 miles on the clock, averaging 4,674 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 SJ56 YDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ56 YDP 27k42k58k73k88k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage84,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage82,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage76,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage70,462 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage64,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage60,065 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage54,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage48,571 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage42,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage36,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage33,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage27,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,162 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

RegistrationSJ56 YDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SJ56 YDP

What car is SJ56 YDP?

SJ56 YDP is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SJ56 YDP?

The last recorded mileage for SJ56 YDP was 88,193 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ56 YDP passed its MOT?

SJ56 YDP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2022.

Is SJ56 YDP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ56 YDP 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 YDP?

SJ56 YDP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.