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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 113,083 miles on the clock, averaging 5,521 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 LHR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,083 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,521 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 LHR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 LHR
What car is SW56 LHR?
SW56 LHR is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2007.
What is the mileage of SW56 LHR?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 LHR was 113,083 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 LHR passed its MOT?
SW56 LHR has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.
Is SW56 LHR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 LHR 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 LHR?
SW56 LHR is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.