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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 70,768 miles on the clock, averaging 3,600 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY56 UPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,768 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,137 |
| Average per year | 3,600 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY56 UPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SY56 UPM
What car is SY56 UPM?
SY56 UPM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 UPM?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 UPM was 70,768 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 UPM passed its MOT?
SY56 UPM has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.
Is SY56 UPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 UPM 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 SY56 UPM?
SY56 UPM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.