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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 72,487 miles on the clock, averaging 4,797 miles per year, well 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 LRU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,487 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,797 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 LRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LRU
What car is SO57 LRU?
SO57 LRU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO57 LRU?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 LRU was 72,487 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 LRU passed its MOT?
SO57 LRU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2020.
Is SO57 LRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 LRU 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 LRU?
SO57 LRU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.