Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 145,243 miles on the clock, averaging 8,311 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 YH06 VAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,243 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,604 |
| Average per year | 8,311 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YH06 VAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YH — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About YH06 VAO
What car is YH06 VAO?
YH06 VAO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.
What is the mileage of YH06 VAO?
The last recorded mileage for YH06 VAO was 145,243 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH06 VAO passed its MOT?
YH06 VAO has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 18 Mar 2025.
Is YH06 VAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH06 VAO 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 YH06 VAO?
YH06 VAO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.