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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 124,560 miles on the clock, averaging 8,622 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SO57 FYL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 124,560 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 76 |
| Average per year | 8,622 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO57 FYL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 FYL
What car is SO57 FYL?
SO57 FYL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO57 FYL?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 FYL was 124,560 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 FYL passed its MOT?
SO57 FYL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2021.
Is SO57 FYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 FYL 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 FYL?
SO57 FYL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.