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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 125,321 miles on the clock, averaging 9,074 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 DXZ
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
Above average| Latest reading | 125,321 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,286 |
| Average per year | 9,074 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 DXZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 DXZ
What car is SM56 DXZ?
SM56 DXZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 DXZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 DXZ was 125,321 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 DXZ passed its MOT?
SM56 DXZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2022.
Is SM56 DXZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 DXZ 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 DXZ?
SM56 DXZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.