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SO59 BYD

2010 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2010 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 93,747 miles on the clock, averaging 5,704 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO59 BYD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,747
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2013
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,704

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 reading93,747 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO59 BYD 17k36k55k74k94k '13'26'20

Check SO59 BYD

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,747 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,297 miles
PASS
Mileage82,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage80,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage77,079 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage72,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
PASS
Mileage59,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage56,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage52,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage47,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage42,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage36,667 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage30,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage24,938 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage16,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About SO59 BYD

What car is SO59 BYD?

SO59 BYD is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2010.

What is the mileage of SO59 BYD?

The last recorded mileage for SO59 BYD was 93,747 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO59 BYD passed its MOT?

SO59 BYD has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.

Is SO59 BYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO59 BYD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2010, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO59 BYD?

SO59 BYD is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.