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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 132,801 miles on the clock, averaging 8,177 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 HBC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 132,801 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -77 |
| Average per year | 8,177 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 HBC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 HBC
What car is SM56 HBC?
SM56 HBC is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 HBC?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 HBC was 132,801 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 HBC passed its MOT?
SM56 HBC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2020.
Is SM56 HBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 HBC 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 HBC?
SM56 HBC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.