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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 155,442 miles on the clock, averaging 8,047 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 MLJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,442 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,047 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 MLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 MLJ
What car is SM56 MLJ?
SM56 MLJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SM56 MLJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 MLJ was 155,442 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 MLJ passed its MOT?
SM56 MLJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2022.
Is SM56 MLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 MLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, 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 MLJ?
SM56 MLJ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.