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 Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 173,121 miles on the clock, averaging 11,636 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL56 EAA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,121 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,259 |
| Average per year | 11,636 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL56 EAA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SL56 EAA
What car is SL56 EAA?
SL56 EAA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 EAA?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 EAA was 173,121 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 EAA passed its MOT?
SL56 EAA has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2018.
Is SL56 EAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 EAA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SL56 EAA?
SL56 EAA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.