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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 139,869 miles on the clock, averaging 6,291 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO57 FDV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,869 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,291 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO57 FDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 FDV
What car is SO57 FDV?
SO57 FDV is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO57 FDV?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 FDV was 139,869 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 FDV passed its MOT?
SO57 FDV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2020.
Is SO57 FDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 FDV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO57 FDV?
SO57 FDV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.