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SM56 FZS

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 160,092 miles on the clock, averaging 8,783 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 FZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,092
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,783

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,092 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,187
Average per year8,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 FZS 23k57k92k126k160k '09'25'16

Check SM56 FZS

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,187 miles
PASS
Mileage150,905 miles
Since last MOT+355 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage145,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage139,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage135,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage128,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage122,050 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage115,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage108,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage100,689 miles
Since last MOT+10,355 miles
PASS
Mileage90,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,798 miles
PASS
Mileage80,536 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,516 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage70,433 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,104 miles
Since last MOT+14,101 miles
PASS
Mileage56,003 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,001 miles
Since last MOT+18,438 miles
PASS
Mileage37,563 miles
Since last MOT+14,376 miles
PASS
Mileage23,187 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM56 FZS

What car is SM56 FZS?

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

What is the mileage of SM56 FZS?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 FZS was 160,092 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 FZS passed its MOT?

SM56 FZS has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2025.

Is SM56 FZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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