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YH56 YZX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 85,729 miles on the clock, averaging 4,323 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 YZX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,323

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 reading85,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,448
Average per year4,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH56 YZX 14k32k50k68k86k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage84,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage82,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage80,820 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,388 miles
PASS
Mileage78,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage76,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,381 miles
PASS
Mileage68,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage62,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage58,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage52,023 miles
Since last MOT+12,398 miles
PASS
Mileage39,625 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,598 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage27,359 miles
Since last MOT+942 miles
PASS
Mileage26,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage24,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage21,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage18,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage13,737 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 YZX
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 YZX

What car is YH56 YZX?

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

What is the mileage of YH56 YZX?

The last recorded mileage for YH56 YZX was 85,729 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH56 YZX passed its MOT?

YH56 YZX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is YH56 YZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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