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BW57 GXR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 140,220 miles on the clock, averaging 10,983 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BW57 GXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,983

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,567
Average per year10,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW57 GXR 32k59k86k113k140k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,220 miles
Since last MOT+13,567 miles
PASS
Mileage126,653 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,451 miles
Since last MOT+23,193 miles
PASS
Mileage103,258 miles
PASS
Mileage106,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage101,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage93,629 miles
Since last MOT+17,646 miles
PASS
Mileage75,983 miles
Since last MOT+21,288 miles
PASS
Mileage54,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,318 miles
PASS
Mileage43,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,377 miles
Since last MOT+10,986 miles
PASS
Mileage32,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,391 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About BW57 GXR

What car is BW57 GXR?

BW57 GXR is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BW57 GXR?

The last recorded mileage for BW57 GXR was 140,220 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW57 GXR passed its MOT?

BW57 GXR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2021.

Is BW57 GXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW57 GXR 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 BW57 GXR?

BW57 GXR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.