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SY06 UMC

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 118,041 miles on the clock, averaging 8,214 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 SY06 UMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,214

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 reading118,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,197
Average per year8,214
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY06 UMC 15k41k67k92k118k '09'21'17

Check SY06 UMC

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage116,844 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,462 miles
PASS
Mileage115,380 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage114,230 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage112,207 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage108,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage95,807 miles
Since last MOT+15,710 miles
PASS
Mileage80,097 miles
Since last MOT+17,903 miles
PASS
Mileage62,194 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,070 miles
Since last MOT+19,429 miles
PASS
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOT+12,857 miles
PASS
Mileage29,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage24,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,325 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

RegistrationSY06 UMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SY06 UMC

What car is SY06 UMC?

SY06 UMC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY06 UMC?

The last recorded mileage for SY06 UMC was 118,041 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY06 UMC passed its MOT?

SY06 UMC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2021.

Is SY06 UMC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY06 UMC 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 SY06 UMC?

SY06 UMC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.