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 Diesel 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 136,351 miles on the clock, averaging 9,871 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW56 VDM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,351 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,871 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW56 VDM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SW56 VDM
What car is SW56 VDM?
SW56 VDM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.
What is the mileage of SW56 VDM?
The last recorded mileage for SW56 VDM was 136,351 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW56 VDM passed its MOT?
SW56 VDM has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.
Is SW56 VDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 VDM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SW56 VDM?
SW56 VDM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.