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GL57 BBU

2007 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 178,579 miles on the clock, averaging 10,761 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 BBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2010
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,761

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL57 BBU 28k65k103k141k179k '10'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,579 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,578 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage169,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage164,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage157,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,813 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage147,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,705 miles
PASS
Mileage135,938 miles
Since last MOT+16,395 miles
PASS
Mileage119,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,543 miles
Since last MOT+19,876 miles
PASS
Mileage99,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,667 miles
Since last MOT+17,844 miles
PASS
Mileage81,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,823 miles
Since last MOT+14,876 miles
PASS
Mileage66,947 miles
Since last MOT+19,581 miles
PASS
Mileage47,366 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage45,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage41,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage34,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage27,708 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 BBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 BBU

What car is GL57 BBU?

GL57 BBU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2007.

What is the mileage of GL57 BBU?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 BBU was 178,579 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 BBU passed its MOT?

GL57 BBU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is GL57 BBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 BBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL57 BBU?

GL57 BBU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.