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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 170,676 miles on the clock, averaging 7,743 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SM06 JBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,676 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,743 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM06 JBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About SM06 JBE
What car is SM06 JBE?
SM06 JBE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM06 JBE?
The last recorded mileage for SM06 JBE was 170,676 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM06 JBE passed its MOT?
SM06 JBE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2023.
Is SM06 JBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM06 JBE 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 SM06 JBE?
SM06 JBE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.