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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 99,452 miles on the clock, averaging 5,445 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SO57 JVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,452 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,907 |
| Average per year | 5,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO57 JVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 JVL
What car is SO57 JVL?
SO57 JVL is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO57 JVL?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 JVL was 99,452 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 JVL passed its MOT?
SO57 JVL has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 12 Sep 2025.
Is SO57 JVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 JVL 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 JVL?
SO57 JVL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.