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SY06 WMX

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 86,925 miles on the clock, averaging 4,073 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY06 WMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,073

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,759
Average per year4,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY06 WMX 18k35k52k70k87k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage85,166 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage80,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage75,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,591 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage71,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage67,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage64,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage59,755 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage53,904 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage47,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage45,553 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,544 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage43,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage40,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage32,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage28,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage23,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage17,913 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 WMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SY06 WMX

What car is SY06 WMX?

SY06 WMX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY06 WMX?

The last recorded mileage for SY06 WMX was 86,925 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY06 WMX passed its MOT?

SY06 WMX has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is SY06 WMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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