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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 155,128 miles on the clock, averaging 12,988 miles per year, above 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 SM56 CEN
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,128 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,145 |
| Average per year | 12,988 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SM56 CEN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 CEN
What car is SM56 CEN?
SM56 CEN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 CEN?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 CEN was 155,128 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 CEN passed its MOT?
SM56 CEN has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2017.
Is SM56 CEN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 CEN 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 SM56 CEN?
SM56 CEN is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.