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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 111,299 miles on the clock, averaging 5,659 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 SW56 BPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,214 |
| Average per year | 5,659 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | SW56 BPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 BPE
What car is SW56 BPE?
SW56 BPE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.
What is the mileage of SW56 BPE?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 BPE was 111,299 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 BPE passed its MOT?
SW56 BPE has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 Dec 2025.
Is SW56 BPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 BPE 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 SW56 BPE?
SW56 BPE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.