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SJ56 YDV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 133,672 miles on the clock, averaging 7,720 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 SJ56 YDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,720

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year7,720
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SJ56 YDV 70k86k102k118k134k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,672 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,607 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage123,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage117,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage110,432 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,443 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,436 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage95,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage89,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage79,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage69,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,859 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 YDV
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 YDV

What car is SJ56 YDV?

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

What is the mileage of SJ56 YDV?

The last recorded mileage for SJ56 YDV was 133,672 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ56 YDV passed its MOT?

SJ56 YDV has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.

Is SJ56 YDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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