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SM56 UBX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 133,908 miles on the clock, averaging 7,669 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 UBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,669

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 UBX 21k49k78k106k134k '09'24'18

Check SM56 UBX

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,908 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,891 miles
Since last MOT+18,595 miles
PASS
Mileage115,296 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage112,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,882 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage112,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,037 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage111,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage104,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,934 miles
PASS
Mileage96,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage87,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,822 miles
PASS
Mileage76,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,715 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage67,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage62,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage56,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage53,059 miles
Since last MOT+11,967 miles
PASS
Mileage41,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage31,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,318 miles
PASS
Mileage21,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 UBX

What car is SM56 UBX?

SM56 UBX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 UBX?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 UBX was 133,908 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 UBX passed its MOT?

SM56 UBX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2024.

Is SM56 UBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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