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SM56 MJF

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 168,954 miles on the clock, averaging 14,191 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 MJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,191

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,954 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,191
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM56 MJF 29k64k99k134k169k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,954 miles
Since last MOT+17,622 miles
PASS
Mileage151,332 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,326 miles
Since last MOT+21,807 miles
PASS
Mileage129,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage122,204 miles
Since last MOT+12,466 miles
PASS
Mileage109,738 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,187 miles
PASS
Mileage97,549 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,427 miles
Since last MOT+15,580 miles
PASS
Mileage81,847 miles
Since last MOT+18,435 miles
PASS
Mileage63,412 miles
Since last MOT+14,614 miles
PASS
Mileage48,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage38,186 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage28,978 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 MJF

What car is SM56 MJF?

SM56 MJF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 MJF?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 MJF was 168,954 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 MJF passed its MOT?

SM56 MJF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.

Is SM56 MJF ULEZ compliant?

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

SM56 MJF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.