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YH56 RBU

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 82,825 miles on the clock, averaging 4,691 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 RBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,691

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,825 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,317
Average per year4,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH56 RBU 9k28k46k64k83k '09'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage81,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage78,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage75,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage70,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage67,508 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage51,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage41,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
PASS
Mileage33,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage26,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage20,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,238 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage9,294 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

RegistrationYH56 RBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YH56 RBU

What car is YH56 RBU?

YH56 RBU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.

What is the mileage of YH56 RBU?

The last recorded mileage for YH56 RBU was 82,825 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH56 RBU passed its MOT?

YH56 RBU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2025.

Is YH56 RBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH56 RBU 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 RBU?

YH56 RBU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.