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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 123,045 miles on the clock, averaging 9,437 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 CEX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 123,045 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,437 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 CEX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 CEX
What car is SM56 CEX?
SM56 CEX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 CEX?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 CEX was 123,045 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 CEX passed its MOT?
SM56 CEX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2020.
Is SM56 CEX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 CEX 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 CEX?
SM56 CEX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.