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OU06 YRE

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 171,407 miles on the clock, averaging 11,246 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OU06 YRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,246

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,018
Average per year11,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU06 YRE 5k47k88k130k171k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage171,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage160,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage152,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage142,539 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage133,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage126,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage119,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage108,675 miles
Since last MOT+14,335 miles
PASS
Mileage94,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,571 miles
PASS
Mileage82,769 miles
Since last MOT+12,734 miles
PASS
Mileage70,035 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage57,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,475 miles
Since last MOT+19,170 miles
PASS
Mileage38,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,305 miles
Since last MOT+23,311 miles
PASS
Mileage14,994 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage5,356 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

RegistrationOU06 YRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About OU06 YRE

What car is OU06 YRE?

OU06 YRE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OU06 YRE?

The last recorded mileage for OU06 YRE was 171,407 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU06 YRE passed its MOT?

OU06 YRE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Dec 2023.

Is OU06 YRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU06 YRE 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 OU06 YRE?

OU06 YRE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.