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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 73,545 miles on the clock, averaging 4,648 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 BWY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,545 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,648 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 BWY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 BWY
What car is SM56 BWY?
SM56 BWY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 BWY?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 BWY was 73,545 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 BWY passed its MOT?
SM56 BWY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2022.
Is SM56 BWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 BWY 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 SM56 BWY?
SM56 BWY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.