No, SO57 HCX is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for SO57 HCX?

The MOT for SO57 HCX is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of SO57 HCX?

The recorded mileage for SO57 HCX is 102,077 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SO57 HCX ULEZ compliant?

No, SO57 HCX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SO57 HCX

SO57 HCX

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 102,077 miles. MOT valid until 16/01/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Edinburgh
MOT Status: Valid until 16/01/2027
Road Tax: Untaxed (12/07/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 102,077 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 16/01/2027

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 12/07/2026

Mileage: 102,077 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2008
Engine: 1896cc

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SO57 HCX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
102,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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SO57 HCX Mileage History

09/01/202495,026 mi
08/01/202598,675 mi+3,649 mi
17/01/202598,675 mi
16/12/2025102,077 mi+3,402 mi
18/12/2025102,077 mi

Average of roughly 3,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SO57 HCX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 18:50

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SO57 HCX) between January 2024 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.

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