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SL06 HKM

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 74,035 miles on the clock, averaging 4,546 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 SL06 HKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,035
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
4,546

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,199
Average per year4,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL06 HKM 15k30k45k59k74k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage66,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage61,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,178 miles
PASS
Mileage52,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage49,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage45,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage42,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage37,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage32,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage29,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage26,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage23,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage20,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage15,481 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

RegistrationSL06 HKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SL06 HKM

What car is SL06 HKM?

SL06 HKM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL06 HKM?

The last recorded mileage for SL06 HKM was 74,035 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL06 HKM passed its MOT?

SL06 HKM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.

Is SL06 HKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL06 HKM 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 SL06 HKM?

SL06 HKM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.