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 Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 173,474 miles on the clock, averaging 10,301 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM56 UCJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,666 |
| Average per year | 10,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM56 UCJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SM56 UCJ
What car is SM56 UCJ?
SM56 UCJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SM56 UCJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM56 UCJ was 173,474 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM56 UCJ passed its MOT?
SM56 UCJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2024.
Is SM56 UCJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 UCJ 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 UCJ?
SM56 UCJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.