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 Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 120,468 miles on the clock, averaging 12,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 HBO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 120,468 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,719 |
| Average per year | 12,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 HBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HBO
What car is SM56 HBO?
SM56 HBO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 HBO?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 HBO was 120,468 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 HBO passed its MOT?
SM56 HBO has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2015.
Is SM56 HBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 HBO 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 HBO?
SM56 HBO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.