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SO57 BJU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 131,689 miles on the clock, averaging 6,931 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 BJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2010
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,931

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,689 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37
Average per year6,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 BJU 26k52k79k105k132k '10'26'19

Check SO57 BJU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,689 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage127,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage121,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage116,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage112,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage104,850 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage101,390 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage98,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage94,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage91,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage83,935 miles
Since last MOT+14,947 miles
PASS
Mileage68,988 miles
Since last MOT+13,930 miles
PASS
Mileage55,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,614 miles
PASS
Mileage43,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage35,181 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage25,690 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 BJU

What car is SO57 BJU?

SO57 BJU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.

What is the mileage of SO57 BJU?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 BJU was 131,689 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 BJU passed its MOT?

SO57 BJU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2026.

Is SO57 BJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 BJU 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 SO57 BJU?

SO57 BJU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.