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SO57 HCN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 139,856 miles on the clock, averaging 8,176 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 HCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2010
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,176

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,358
Average per year8,176
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO57 HCN 24k53k82k111k140k '10'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage139,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage133,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage125,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage120,267 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage115,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage107,853 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage97,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,498 miles
Since last MOT+20,637 miles
PASS
Mileage76,861 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage65,309 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage55,127 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage44,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage35,420 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,400 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage24,427 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO57 HCN

What car is SO57 HCN?

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

What is the mileage of SO57 HCN?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 HCN was 139,856 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 HCN passed its MOT?

SO57 HCN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2025.

Is SO57 HCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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