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 Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 179,458 miles on the clock, averaging 8,773 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for BW57 HSE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 179,458 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,576 |
| Average per year | 8,773 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BW57 HSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BW — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About BW57 HSE
What car is BW57 HSE?
BW57 HSE is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BW57 HSE?
The last recorded mileage for BW57 HSE was 179,458 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BW57 HSE passed its MOT?
BW57 HSE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2026.
Is BW57 HSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW57 HSE 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 BW57 HSE?
BW57 HSE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.