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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 117,332 miles on the clock, averaging 4,931 miles per year, well 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 YH56 BYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 117,332 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,955 |
| Average per year | 4,931 |
| 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 | YH56 BYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YH — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About YH56 BYW
What car is YH56 BYW?
YH56 BYW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.
What is the mileage of YH56 BYW?
The last recorded mileage for YH56 BYW was 117,332 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH56 BYW passed its MOT?
YH56 BYW has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.
Is YH56 BYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH56 BYW 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 YH56 BYW?
YH56 BYW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.