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 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 81,074 miles on the clock, averaging 6,659 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SY56 XMB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,074 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,659 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY56 XMB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SY56 XMB
What car is SY56 XMB?
SY56 XMB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 XMB?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 XMB was 81,074 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 XMB passed its MOT?
SY56 XMB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2019.
Is SY56 XMB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 XMB 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 SY56 XMB?
SY56 XMB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.