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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 113,596 miles on the clock, averaging 7,192 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 USM
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,596 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,192 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 USM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 USM
What car is SL56 USM?
SL56 USM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 USM?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 USM was 113,596 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 USM passed its MOT?
SL56 USM has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2019.
Is SL56 USM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 USM 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 USM?
SL56 USM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.