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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 90,185 miles on the clock, averaging 3,878 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 HCE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,185 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 3,878 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 HCE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 HCE
What car is SM56 HCE?
SM56 HCE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SM56 HCE?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 HCE was 90,185 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 HCE passed its MOT?
SM56 HCE has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2025.
Is SM56 HCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 HCE 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 HCE?
SM56 HCE is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.