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SO57 LPP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 135,854 miles on the clock, averaging 7,364 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 LPP

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,364

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,041
Average per year7,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 LPP 51k72k93k115k136k '11'22'17

Check SO57 LPP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage134,813 miles
Since last MOT+625 miles
PASS
Mileage134,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage130,388 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage124,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage108,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,255 miles
PASS
Mileage97,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage87,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
PASS
Mileage76,365 miles
Since last MOT+11,123 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,242 miles
Since last MOT+14,286 miles
PASS
Mileage50,956 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO57 LPP

What car is SO57 LPP?

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

What is the mileage of SO57 LPP?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 LPP was 135,854 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 LPP passed its MOT?

SO57 LPP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2022.

Is SO57 LPP ULEZ compliant?

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

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