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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 103,542 miles on the clock, averaging 6,719 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 ST56 PLX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,542 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,463 |
| Average per year | 6,719 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | ST56 PLX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About ST56 PLX
What car is ST56 PLX?
ST56 PLX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2006.
What is the mileage of ST56 PLX?
The last recorded mileage for ST56 PLX was 103,542 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST56 PLX passed its MOT?
ST56 PLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2022.
Is ST56 PLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST56 PLX 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 ST56 PLX?
ST56 PLX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.