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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 123,600 miles on the clock, averaging 8,594 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 WXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 123,600 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 242 |
| Average per year | 8,594 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SM56 WXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 WXR
What car is SM56 WXR?
SM56 WXR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SM56 WXR?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 WXR was 123,600 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 WXR passed its MOT?
SM56 WXR has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Feb 2023.
Is SM56 WXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 WXR 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 SM56 WXR?
SM56 WXR is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.