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SO57 FCG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 88,130 miles on the clock, averaging 6,889 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 FCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,889

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,315
Average per year6,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 FCG 23k39k56k72k88k '11'20'16

Check SO57 FCG

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage80,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage74,149 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage68,349 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage60,050 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,008 miles
Since last MOT+58,488 miles
PASS
Mileage1,520 miles
PASS
Mileage45,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage38,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage30,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage22,888 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 FCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 FCG

What car is SO57 FCG?

SO57 FCG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 FCG?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 FCG was 88,130 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 FCG passed its MOT?

SO57 FCG has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2020.

Is SO57 FCG ULEZ compliant?

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

SO57 FCG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.