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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 114,571 miles on the clock, averaging 7,470 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 BXX
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 | 114,571 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,470 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 BXX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 BXX
What car is SM56 BXX?
SM56 BXX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 BXX?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 BXX was 114,571 miles, recorded on 31 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 BXX passed its MOT?
SM56 BXX has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2019.
Is SM56 BXX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 BXX 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 BXX?
SM56 BXX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.