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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 130,003 miles on the clock, averaging 8,959 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 FOT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,003 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,838 |
| Average per year | 8,959 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat
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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 FOT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 FOT
What car is SM56 FOT?
SM56 FOT is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 FOT?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 FOT was 130,003 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 FOT passed its MOT?
SM56 FOT has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.
Is SM56 FOT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 FOT 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 FOT?
SM56 FOT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.