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SL56 JWU

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 111,493 miles on the clock, averaging 7,302 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 JWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,302

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

Below average
Latest reading111,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 JWU 23k45k67k89k111k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,493 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,447 miles
PASS
Mileage110,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage105,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,898 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage95,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage85,376 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage76,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage68,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage60,543 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage53,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage45,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage39,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage32,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,331 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage22,804 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

RegistrationSL56 JWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 JWU

What car is SL56 JWU?

SL56 JWU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 JWU?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 JWU was 111,493 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 JWU passed its MOT?

SL56 JWU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2021.

Is SL56 JWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 JWU 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 JWU?

SL56 JWU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.