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SM56 FJU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1968cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 102,117 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 FJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2010
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,983

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,681
Average per year5,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 FJU 12k35k57k80k102k '10'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage100,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage94,309 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage87,601 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage81,070 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,068 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage71,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage62,994 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,150 miles
PASS
Mileage52,840 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,842 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,840 miles
Since last MOT+13,655 miles
PASS
Mileage39,185 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,180 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
PASS
Mileage39,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage34,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage25,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage21,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage17,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage12,198 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 FJU

What car is SM56 FJU?

SM56 FJU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 FJU?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 FJU was 102,117 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 FJU passed its MOT?

SM56 FJU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2025.

Is SM56 FJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 FJU 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 FJU?

SM56 FJU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.