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SM56 KSY

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 87,113 miles on the clock, averaging 4,048 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 KSY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,048

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,175
Average per year4,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 KSY 21k38k54k71k87k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage84,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage83,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage82,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,599 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage81,059 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage77,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage76,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage73,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage68,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage63,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage59,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage54,059 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage45,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage37,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage31,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage24,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage21,166 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 KSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 KSY

What car is SM56 KSY?

SM56 KSY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.

What is the mileage of SM56 KSY?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 KSY was 87,113 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 KSY passed its MOT?

SM56 KSY has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.

Is SM56 KSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 KSY 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 KSY?

SM56 KSY is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.