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WR56 BLJ

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 159,839 miles on the clock, averaging 10,166 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WR56 BLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,166

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,839 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR56 BLJ 24k58k92k126k160k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,839 miles
Since last MOT+20,110 miles
PASS
Mileage139,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage138,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage130,566 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage125,826 miles
Since last MOT+12,788 miles
PASS
Mileage113,038 miles
Since last MOT+17,212 miles
PASS
Mileage95,826 miles
Since last MOT+17,545 miles
PASS
Mileage78,281 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage70,380 miles
Since last MOT+11,724 miles
PASS
Mileage58,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,835 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage41,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage31,840 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage23,670 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About WR56 BLJ

What car is WR56 BLJ?

WR56 BLJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WR56 BLJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR56 BLJ was 159,839 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR56 BLJ passed its MOT?

WR56 BLJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2023.

Is WR56 BLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR56 BLJ 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 WR56 BLJ?

WR56 BLJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.