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VW56 LAW

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1800cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1800cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1800cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 119,497 miles on the clock, averaging 5,796 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 VW56 LAW

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,796

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

Below average
Latest reading119,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,806
Average per year5,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VW56 LAW 40k60k80k100k119k '10'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage117,691 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage115,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage110,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage100,852 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage91,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage84,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage77,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage72,783 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage69,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage61,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage58,075 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,979 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage45,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage39,608 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW56 LAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1800cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVW — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About VW56 LAW

What car is VW56 LAW?

VW56 LAW is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1800cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VW56 LAW?

The last recorded mileage for VW56 LAW was 119,497 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VW56 LAW passed its MOT?

VW56 LAW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Dec 2023.

Is VW56 LAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VW56 LAW 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 VW56 LAW?

VW56 LAW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.