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SO57 FSG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 105,470 miles on the clock, averaging 5,198 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 FSG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,198

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 reading105,470 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,198
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO57 FSG 25k45k65k85k105k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage101,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage97,629 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage93,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage88,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage83,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage78,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage72,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage67,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage60,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage55,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage51,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage46,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage40,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage33,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage26,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage24,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,936 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 FSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 FSG

What car is SO57 FSG?

SO57 FSG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 FSG?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 FSG was 105,470 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 FSG passed its MOT?

SO57 FSG has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is SO57 FSG ULEZ compliant?

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

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