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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 82,669 miles on the clock, averaging 5,497 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 SL56 DZS
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,669 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 667 |
| Average per year | 5,497 |
| 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 | SL56 DZS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SL56 DZS
What car is SL56 DZS?
SL56 DZS is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 DZS?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 DZS was 82,669 miles, recorded on 31 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 DZS passed its MOT?
SL56 DZS has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2021.
Is SL56 DZS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 DZS 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 SL56 DZS?
SL56 DZS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.