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SJ56 YDS

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 90,772 miles on the clock, averaging 13,995 miles per year, above 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 YDS

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,995

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading90,772 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,562
Average per year13,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ56 YDS 23k40k57k74k91k '09'14'12

Check SJ56 YDS

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,772 miles
Since last MOT+16,562 miles
PASS
Mileage74,210 miles
Since last MOT+14,789 miles
PASS
Mileage59,421 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,420 miles
Since last MOT+16,587 miles
PASS
Mileage42,833 miles
Since last MOT+14,208 miles
PASS
Mileage28,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage23,100 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 YDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SJ56 YDS

What car is SJ56 YDS?

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

What is the mileage of SJ56 YDS?

The last recorded mileage for SJ56 YDS was 90,772 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ56 YDS passed its MOT?

SJ56 YDS has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Apr 2014.

Is SJ56 YDS ULEZ compliant?

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

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