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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 139,327 miles on the clock, averaging 8,589 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 HDL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 139,327 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,589 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 HDL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 HDL
What car is SM56 HDL?
SM56 HDL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 HDL?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 HDL was 139,327 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 HDL passed its MOT?
SM56 HDL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.
Is SM56 HDL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 HDL 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 HDL?
SM56 HDL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.