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SY06 XLH

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 90,872 miles on the clock, averaging 4,004 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 SY06 XLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,004

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 reading90,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,490
Average per year4,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY06 XLH 43k55k67k79k91k '09'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage90,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage89,382 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage86,101 miles
Since last MOT+13,853 miles
PASS
Mileage72,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage69,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage68,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage60,632 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage54,964 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage49,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage45,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage43,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,198 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 XLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SY06 XLH

What car is SY06 XLH?

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

What is the mileage of SY06 XLH?

The last recorded mileage for SY06 XLH was 90,872 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY06 XLH passed its MOT?

SY06 XLH has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jul 2021.

Is SY06 XLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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