Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 167,458 miles on the clock, averaging 10,219 miles per year, above 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 HCA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,458 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,658 |
| Average per year | 10,219 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 HCA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 HCA
What car is SO57 HCA?
SO57 HCA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO57 HCA?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 HCA was 167,458 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 HCA passed its MOT?
SO57 HCA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2023.
Is SO57 HCA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 HCA 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 HCA?
SO57 HCA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.