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CU57 SHJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 56,697 miles on the clock, averaging 3,060 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for CU57 SHJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year3,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU57 SHJ 11k22k34k45k57k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,697 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage53,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage50,517 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage47,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage45,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage43,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage41,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage39,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage36,937 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage35,070 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
PASS
Mileage34,895 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage33,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage25,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage20,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage16,092 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage11,011 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About CU57 SHJ

What car is CU57 SHJ?

CU57 SHJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CU57 SHJ?

The last recorded mileage for CU57 SHJ was 56,697 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU57 SHJ passed its MOT?

CU57 SHJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is CU57 SHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU57 SHJ 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 CU57 SHJ?

CU57 SHJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.