The road tax status for WU56 OBC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for WU56 OBC?

The MOT for WU56 OBC is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of WU56 OBC?

The recorded mileage for WU56 OBC is 162,463 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WU56 OBC ULEZ compliant?

Yes, WU56 OBC (VOLKSWAGEN POLO) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WU56 OBC

WU56 OBC

2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 162,463 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2006 · Bristol
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09 Oct 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,463 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2006

Engine

1390cc

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WU56 OBC Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
162,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)

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WU56 OBC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 10:28

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (WU56 OBC) between August 2009 and October 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))”.

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WU56 OBC Mileage History

21/08/200926,650 mi
21/08/200926,650 mi
06/08/201030,964 mi+4,314 mi
29/07/201135,672 mi+4,708 mi
30/06/201244,791 mi+9,119 mi
30/06/201244,791 mi
17/08/201358,570 mi+13,779 mi
19/08/201358,570 mi
16/08/201471,128 mi+12,558 mi
16/08/201471,128 mi
16/07/201583,221 mi+12,093 mi
17/07/201583,223 mi+2 mi
23/07/201694,491 mi+11,268 mi
23/07/201694,492 mi+1 mi
11/08/2017106,652 mi+12,160 mi
11/08/2017106,652 mi
16/08/2018118,083 mi+11,431 mi
30/07/2019123,098 mi+5,015 mi
06/08/2019123,130 mi+32 mi
04/09/2020125,372 mi+2,242 mi
09/09/2020125,422 mi+50 mi
17/08/2021128,359 mi+2,937 mi
17/08/2021128,359 mi
03/09/2022133,766 mi+5,407 mi
26/08/2023140,831 mi+7,065 mi
08/09/2023140,955 mi+124 mi
11/10/2024151,304 mi+10,349 mi
10/10/2025156,420 mi+5,116 mi
10/10/2025156,420 mi
09/10/2026162,463 mi+6,043 mi

Average of roughly 7,927 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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