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SM06 OBO

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 123,811 miles on the clock, averaging 8,551 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SM06 OBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,551

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,811 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,551
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM06 OBO 53k71k88k106k124k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,811 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage114,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
PASS
Mileage104,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,108 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage94,546 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage87,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage82,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage70,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage63,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
PASS
Mileage53,131 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

RegistrationSM06 OBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SM06 OBO

What car is SM06 OBO?

SM06 OBO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM06 OBO?

The last recorded mileage for SM06 OBO was 123,811 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM06 OBO passed its MOT?

SM06 OBO has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2017.

Is SM06 OBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM06 OBO 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 SM06 OBO?

SM06 OBO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.