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SO57 PWX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 72,337 miles on the clock, averaging 5,375 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 PWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,375

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year82
Average per year5,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 PWX 21k34k47k60k72k '11'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,337 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage67,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage63,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage58,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage50,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage45,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage40,043 miles
PASS
Mileage84,245 miles
Since last MOT+56,039 miles
PASS
Mileage28,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage21,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,407 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 PWX

What car is SO57 PWX?

SO57 PWX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 PWX?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 PWX was 72,337 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 PWX passed its MOT?

SO57 PWX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2020.

Is SO57 PWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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