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SY56 MUU

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 98,202 miles on the clock, averaging 4,433 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 MUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,433

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,421
Average per year4,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY56 MUU 23k42k61k79k98k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage90,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,294 miles
PASS
Mileage89,487 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage85,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage77,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage69,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage64,243 miles
Since last MOT+12,354 miles
PASS
Mileage51,889 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
PASS
Mileage51,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage49,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage46,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage43,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage40,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage36,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage30,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage23,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,315 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 MUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 MUU

What car is SY56 MUU?

SY56 MUU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 MUU?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 MUU was 98,202 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 MUU passed its MOT?

SY56 MUU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is SY56 MUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 MUU 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 SY56 MUU?

SY56 MUU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.