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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 77,326 miles on the clock, averaging 4,647 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SO57 BLN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,326 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,647 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO57 BLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 BLN
What car is SO57 BLN?
SO57 BLN is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SO57 BLN?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 BLN was 77,326 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 BLN passed its MOT?
SO57 BLN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2023.
Is SO57 BLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 BLN 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 BLN?
SO57 BLN is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.