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 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 136,645 miles on the clock, averaging 7,231 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 FZY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,645 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 423 |
| Average per year | 7,231 |
| 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 FZY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 FZY
What car is SM56 FZY?
SM56 FZY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 FZY?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 FZY was 136,645 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 FZY passed its MOT?
SM56 FZY has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 9 Feb 2023.
Is SM56 FZY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 FZY 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 FZY?
SM56 FZY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.