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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 122,465 miles on the clock, averaging 7,146 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 BYS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,465 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,933 |
| Average per year | 7,146 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 BYS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 BYS
What car is SM56 BYS?
SM56 BYS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 BYS?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 BYS was 122,465 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 BYS passed its MOT?
SM56 BYS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.
Is SM56 BYS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 BYS 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 BYS?
SM56 BYS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.