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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 92,000 miles on the clock, averaging 6,652 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 MGO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 92,000 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,784 |
| Average per year | 6,652 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat
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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 MGO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 MGO
What car is SM56 MGO?
SM56 MGO is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 MGO?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 MGO was 92,000 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 MGO passed its MOT?
SM56 MGO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.
Is SM56 MGO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 MGO 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 MGO?
SM56 MGO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.