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 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 105,211 miles on the clock, averaging 6,543 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for SM65 UEF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,211 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,543 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM65 UEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 65 — September 2015 to February 2016 |
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About SM65 UEF
What car is SM65 UEF?
SM65 UEF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SM65 UEF?
The last recorded mileage for SM65 UEF was 105,211 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM65 UEF passed its MOT?
SM65 UEF has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2024.
Is SM65 UEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM65 UEF is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM65 UEF?
SM65 UEF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 65 means registered between 1 September 2015 and 28 February 2016.