Where was the AY56S number plate registered?

Vehicles with the AY56S prefix were first registered in Ipswich, East Anglia through official DVLA regional allocation tag AY.

What year was a AY56S registration plate released?

The AY56S series was issued during September 2006 to February 2007.

What is the MOT pass rate for AY56S vehicles?

Vehicles in the AY56S cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 80% based on 5 recorded DVSA inspections.

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AY56S Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Ipswich, East Anglia during September 2006 to February 2007 with registration prefix AY56S.

Area Office: Ipswich (Ipswich, East Anglia)
Release Period: September 2006 to February 2007
Tracked in Batch: 2 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 80%

Popular Makes

BMW 50% (1)

VOLKSWAGEN 50% (1)

80%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 5 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

Active Plates in AY56S Series(2 of 2 displayed)

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AY56SAM

MOT Expired

BMW I7 XDRIVE60 M SPORT

Electric · Grey

First Used: Mar 2026
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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AY56SHY

MOT Valid

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Feb 2017
MOT Expiry: 27 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for AY56S Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

BMW Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about AY56S Plates

Where was the AY56S number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with AY56S were assigned to the Ipswich covering Ipswich, East Anglia. The first two letters (AY) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is AY56S?

The AY56S age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2006 to February 2007.

How can I check the MOT history of a AY56S vehicle?

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