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GL57 OMV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 71,224 miles on the clock, averaging 3,690 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 OMV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,690

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,770
Average per year3,690
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL57 OMV 16k30k44k57k71k '11'25'18

Check GL57 OMV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage66,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage62,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage58,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage53,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage49,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage47,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage44,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage42,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage38,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage34,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage31,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,731 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage22,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage19,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage16,145 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 OMV

What car is GL57 OMV?

GL57 OMV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 OMV?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 OMV was 71,224 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 OMV passed its MOT?

GL57 OMV has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is GL57 OMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 OMV 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 GL57 OMV?

GL57 OMV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.