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 Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 209,482 miles on the clock, averaging 12,891 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for AF57 GXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 209,482 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,816 |
| Average per year | 12,891 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF57 GXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About AF57 GXL
What car is AF57 GXL?
AF57 GXL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AF57 GXL?
The last recorded mileage for AF57 GXL was 209,482 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF57 GXL passed its MOT?
AF57 GXL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Nov 2023.
Is AF57 GXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF57 GXL 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 AF57 GXL?
AF57 GXL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.