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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 113,287 miles on the clock, averaging 7,110 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 USW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,287 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,521 |
| Average per year | 7,110 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 USW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 USW
What car is SL56 USW?
SL56 USW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 USW?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 USW was 113,287 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 USW passed its MOT?
SL56 USW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2022.
Is SL56 USW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 USW 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 USW?
SL56 USW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.