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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 100,621 miles on the clock, averaging 7,558 miles per year, around 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 YHM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 100,621 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 42,369 |
| Average per year | 7,558 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | YR56 YHM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About YR56 YHM
What car is YR56 YHM?
YR56 YHM is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.
What is the mileage of YR56 YHM?
The last recorded mileage for YR56 YHM was 100,621 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR56 YHM passed its MOT?
YR56 YHM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2019.
Is YR56 YHM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR56 YHM 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 YHM?
YR56 YHM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.