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SL56 UUK

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 77,353 miles on the clock, averaging 4,108 miles per year, well 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 UUK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,108

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,353 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,400
Average per year4,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 UUK 11k28k44k61k77k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage70,953 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage63,157 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage56,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage52,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage48,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage47,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage43,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage39,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage37,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage35,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage30,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,801 miles
PASS
Mileage26,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage22,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage18,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage15,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage11,362 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 UUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 UUK

What car is SL56 UUK?

SL56 UUK is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 UUK?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 UUK was 77,353 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 UUK passed its MOT?

SL56 UUK has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is SL56 UUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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