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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 103,642 miles on the clock, averaging 11,567 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 ELO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 103,642 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 11,567 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 ELO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ELO
What car is SM56 ELO?
SM56 ELO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 ELO?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 ELO was 103,642 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 ELO passed its MOT?
SM56 ELO has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2016.
Is SM56 ELO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 ELO 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 ELO?
SM56 ELO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.