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SH06 XOW

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 121,649 miles on the clock, averaging 6,414 miles per year, 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 SH06 XOW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,414

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,649 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,643
Average per year6,414
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH06 XOW 14k41k68k95k122k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage118,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage110,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage104,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage98,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage93,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage89,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage83,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage76,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage70,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage61,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage57,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage51,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage43,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage34,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage26,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage19,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage13,538 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

RegistrationSH06 XOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SH06 XOW

What car is SH06 XOW?

SH06 XOW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SH06 XOW?

The last recorded mileage for SH06 XOW was 121,649 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH06 XOW passed its MOT?

SH06 XOW has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is SH06 XOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH06 XOW 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 SH06 XOW?

SH06 XOW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.