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GL57 VVM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 149,082 miles on the clock, averaging 7,754 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 VVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,082
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
7,754

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,086
Average per year7,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL57 VVM 36k64k93k121k149k '11'25'17

Check GL57 VVM

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,082 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage137,996 miles
Since last MOT+16,821 miles
PASS
Mileage121,175 miles
Since last MOT+20,647 miles
PASS
Mileage100,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage98,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage93,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage90,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage84,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage78,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage71,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage62,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage55,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage48,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage42,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,971 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 VVM

What car is GL57 VVM?

GL57 VVM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 VVM?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 VVM was 149,082 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 VVM passed its MOT?

GL57 VVM has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2025.

Is GL57 VVM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 VVM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, 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 VVM?

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