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GK06 XBV

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 92,718 miles on the clock, averaging 4,186 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 GK06 XBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,718 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK06 XBV 24k41k58k76k93k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage91,380 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage89,317 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage86,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage84,308 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage81,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage77,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage70,581 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage65,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage61,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage56,225 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,216 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage51,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage45,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage40,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage34,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage29,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage23,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,989 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

RegistrationGK06 XBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About GK06 XBV

What car is GK06 XBV?

GK06 XBV is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2006.

What is the mileage of GK06 XBV?

The last recorded mileage for GK06 XBV was 92,718 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK06 XBV passed its MOT?

GK06 XBV has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.

Is GK06 XBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK06 XBV 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 GK06 XBV?

GK06 XBV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.