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 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1199cc has had 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 55,076 miles on the clock, averaging 11,880 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for ER57 LAN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 55,076 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,704 |
| Average per year | 11,880 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ER57 LAN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ER — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About ER57 LAN
What car is ER57 LAN?
ER57 LAN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2013.
What is the mileage of ER57 LAN?
The last recorded mileage for ER57 LAN was 55,076 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ER57 LAN passed its MOT?
ER57 LAN has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2026.
Is ER57 LAN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ER57 LAN 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 ER57 LAN?
ER57 LAN is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.