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SM56 UAY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 138,282 miles on the clock, averaging 7,301 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 UAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,301

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

Below average
Latest reading138,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,284
Average per year7,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 UAY 50k72k94k116k138k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage132,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage130,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage127,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage124,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOT+14,864 miles
PASS
Mileage106,605 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage93,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage83,462 miles
Since last MOT+19,740 miles
PASS
Mileage63,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage61,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage49,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 UAY

What car is SM56 UAY?

SM56 UAY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 UAY?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 UAY was 138,282 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 UAY passed its MOT?

SM56 UAY has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2022.

Is SM56 UAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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