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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 134,827 miles on the clock, averaging 8,475 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 HDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,827 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,257 |
| Average per year | 8,475 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 HDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 HDU
What car is SM56 HDU?
SM56 HDU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 HDU?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 HDU was 134,827 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 HDU passed its MOT?
SM56 HDU has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2024.
Is SM56 HDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 HDU 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 HDU?
SM56 HDU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.