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YR56 GZT

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 109,685 miles on the clock, averaging 6,232 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 YR56 GZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,232

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

Below average
Latest reading109,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,676
Average per year6,232
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR56 GZT 34k53k72k91k110k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage102,009 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage93,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,043 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage82,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage77,308 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
PASS
Mileage77,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,181 miles
PASS
Mileage68,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage60,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage54,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage47,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage43,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage33,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,652 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

RegistrationYR56 GZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YR56 GZT

What car is YR56 GZT?

YR56 GZT is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YR56 GZT?

The last recorded mileage for YR56 GZT was 109,685 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR56 GZT passed its MOT?

YR56 GZT has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2021.

Is YR56 GZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR56 GZT 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 YR56 GZT?

YR56 GZT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.