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 Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 111,462 miles on the clock, averaging 8,471 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SO57 FXZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 111,462 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,593 |
| Average per year | 8,471 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO57 FXZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 FXZ
What car is SO57 FXZ?
SO57 FXZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SO57 FXZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 FXZ was 111,462 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 FXZ passed its MOT?
SO57 FXZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2019.
Is SO57 FXZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 FXZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, 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 FXZ?
SO57 FXZ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.