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EO06 XBU

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 89,599 miles on the clock, averaging 4,201 miles per year, well 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 EO06 XBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,599
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,201

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,599 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year4,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO06 XBU 28k43k59k74k90k '09'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,599 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage81,403 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage77,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage74,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage70,947 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,931 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage68,321 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage65,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage63,623 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage54,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage49,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage45,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage39,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage35,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage28,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,099 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

RegistrationEO06 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About EO06 XBU

What car is EO06 XBU?

EO06 XBU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EO06 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for EO06 XBU was 89,599 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO06 XBU passed its MOT?

EO06 XBU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is EO06 XBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO06 XBU 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 EO06 XBU?

EO06 XBU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.