VOLKSWAGEN AJ56VAY MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2006
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Dec 2006
Vehicle age	20 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	25 Apr 2012
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	14.2 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,198 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	144 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~48 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£521

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 02 May 2026

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 18 May 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: AJ56VAY

MOT Expires In

301

days (18 May 2027)

Tax Expires In

days (02 May 2026)

Registration	AJ56VAY
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	18 May 2027
MOT days remaining	301 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	02 May 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	25 Apr 2012
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1002 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.4 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	75% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	60/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	54/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,421 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£521
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£900
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~20.9 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2006), SILVER, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 22 MOT tests, with a 82% pass rate (18 passed, 4 failed). Recorded 66,199 miles, averaging 4,006 miles/yr. 12 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 34/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-05-18
MOT pass rate	82%
Tests passed	18
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	4
Minor defects (total)	6
Advisory items (total)	12
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (22 Tests)

MOT #22 2026-05-13 18:22

Test number: 433060428334

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2027

Odometer: 66,199 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #21 2025-04-25 12:07

Test number: 774783032513

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2026

Odometer: 65,265 MI

Items: 4

Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory exhaust box corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £1,400

MOT #20 2024-04-30 13:10

Test number: 183912632892

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2025

Odometer: 63,678 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Exhaust box corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £800

MOT #19 2023-05-17 11:27

Test number: 390181689410

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2024

Odometer: 62,289 MI

Items: 2

Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Minor Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £700

MOT #18 2022-05-12 12:21

Test number: 887115681647

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2023

Odometer: 60,791 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #17 2021-05-14 10:28

Test number: 339779388267

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2022

Odometer: 58,437 MI

Items: 2

Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £500

MOT #16 2020-05-19 12:22

Test number: 226315167962

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 May 2021

Odometer: 57,173 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £540

MOT #15 2020-05-18 11:39

Test number: 587612590740

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 57,173 MI

Items: 7

Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £510 – £1,740

MOT #14 2019-04-17 16:10

Test number: 315199855730

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Oct 2020

Odometer: 53,632 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #13 2018-04-20 13:39

Test number: 494630812513

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2019

Odometer: 51,112 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2017-04-10 13:41

Test number: 724795845735

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2018

Odometer: 47,454 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2016-04-18 09:04

Test number: 800331671089

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2017

Odometer: 43,932 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2015-04-14 11:30

Test number: 215164405499

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2016

Odometer: 39,641 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £2,000

MOT #9 2014-04-24 17:13

Test number: 387574714121

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2015

Odometer: 34,842 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory offside rear tyre outter side wall perished and cracks
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £310 – £2,480

MOT #8 2014-04-16 16:11

Test number: 149636804160

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 34,746 MI

Items: 6

Fail Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory offside door mirror indicator lens damaged
Advisory nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged
Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory offside rear tyre outter side wall perished and cracks
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £2,980

MOT #7 2013-04-22 15:54

Test number: 188892213198

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2014

Odometer: 29,197 MI

Items: 1

Advisory offside side repeter lamp damaged

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #6 2012-04-25 14:50

Test number: 919656212117

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2013

Odometer: 24,578 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £550 – £3,390

MOT #5 2012-04-24 18:10

Test number: 708515712156

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 24,578 MI

Items: 9

Fail Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory Nearside front tyre inner wall and inbetween tread, perished/cracked
Advisory Nearside rear tyre outer wall perished/cracked

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £970 – £4,550

MOT #4 2011-04-15 10:52

Test number: 546485101163

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2012

Odometer: 18,834 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory unable to fully examine parts of fuel system and braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

MOT #3 2011-04-15 10:52

Test number: 849295301102

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 18,834 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory unable to fully examine parts of fuel system and braking system because of fitted undertrays and covers

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £1,200

MOT #2 2010-04-27 13:49

Test number: 291057110457

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2011

Odometer: 14,008 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2009-11-02 10:50

Test number: 820356409360

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Nov 2010

Odometer: 13,843 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	22
First registration	2009-11-02
Last registration	2026-05-13
Latest reading	66,199 miles
Annual avg (est.)	4,006 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	56%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	66% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2009-11-02	13,843 miles
Registration #2	2010-04-27	14,008 miles
Registration #3	2011-04-15	18,834 miles
Registration #4	2011-04-15	18,834 miles
Registration #5	2012-04-24	24,578 miles
Registration #6	2012-04-25	24,578 miles
Registration #7	2013-04-22	29,197 miles
Registration #8	2014-04-16	34,746 miles
Registration #9	2014-04-24	34,842 miles
Registration #10	2015-04-14	39,641 miles
Registration #11	2016-04-18	43,932 miles
Registration #12	2017-04-10	47,454 miles
Registration #13	2018-04-20	51,112 miles
Registration #14	2019-04-17	53,632 miles
Registration #15	2020-05-18	57,173 miles
Registration #16	2020-05-19	57,173 miles
Registration #17	2021-05-14	58,437 miles
Registration #18	2022-05-12	60,791 miles
Registration #19	2023-05-17	62,289 miles
Registration #20	2024-04-30	63,678 miles
Registration #21	2025-04-25	65,265 miles
Registration #22	2026-05-13	66,199 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Ball Joint	×1
Suspension	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×6
Oil Leak Repair	×2
Exhaust System	×2
Brake Discs	×2
Windscreen	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 20 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£330 – £1,200

4 defects found

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Minor Defects

£380 – £1,800

6 items found

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Advisory Items

£1,080 – £3,660

12 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£4,170 – £23,180

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£500

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£68

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,421

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.